Brownback Seeks Tax Cuts and Judges Selection Changes
Gov. Sam Brownback urged deeper income tax cuts and reforms to appellate judge selection in his State of the State address. He argued sales tax should stay at 6.3 percent despite a July 1 plan to drop to 5.7 percent, amid revenue declines from tax cuts and a court order to raise school funding. Brownback touted Republican majorities as backing a pro growth, lower spending agenda.
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Brownback tax plan seeks tax cuts and school funding reshapes
Governor Brownback proposes keeping the 6.3 percent sales tax and cutting income tax to 3 percent top rate and 1.9 percent bottom rate. Plan funds 50 more medical doctors at Kansas University Medical Center, a new medical training building, and programs for struggling readers. It also seeks a constitutional definition of suitable school funding, court reforms, and agency merges. Critics warn of fiscal cliff effects as debates heat up.
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City approves 800k for Poehler Lofts area street work
Lawrence city commissioners unanimously authorized more than 800000 in street improvements and related costs around the Poehler Lofts near Eighth and Pennsylvania to support Tony Krsnich’s planned Cider Building renovation into an arts and events gallery. Commissioner Aron Cromwell called the prior state of the buildings landfill destined and praised the district revamp.
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Uncertainty over county social service agency stability
Linda Lassen's abrupt exit from Penn House after four decades highlights ongoing fragility in Lawrence area social service nonprofits. County leaders caution against speculation on Ballard Community Services layoffs while noting precarious finances as a chronic condition for nonprofits.
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Mostly Sunny Outlook Faces Another Quiet Day
A calm weather briefing notes mostly sunny skies with a light north wind and a low of 25. No major events or headlines appear in the brief business classifieds, comics, and obituaries sections.
Tipsy Taxi May Expand DCCCA Service To St Patrick’s Day
Tipsy Taxi service has grown in popularity on New Year’s Eve and funding has increased. Organizers are considering expansion to St Patrick’s Day, plans discussed by DCCCA officials.
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