Plan would end home property tax deduction
Gov. Sam Brownback seeks to end two major state income tax deductions for homeowners. He also proposes ending the deduction for mortgage interest. Each deduction is claimed by more than 300,000 taxpayers as part of a plan to stabilize the budget, curb income tax cuts and set automatic future rate reductions.
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Lawrence Crime Subdue Suspect by Officers and Witness
Nicholas Ayre assisted a Lawrence police officer in subduing a suspect after a crime Saturday. The incident occurred as officers responded to reports and Ayre helped restrain the suspect until backup arrived.
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Court mix up of affect and effect in Kansas ruling
Kansas court in Topeka declared public school funding unconstitutional and repeated errors confuse affect and effect. The opinion uses the words wrongly at least 19 times, editors note, risking public comprehension but unclear impact on the Legislature or public acceptance.
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Bill aims to end public employee unions in Kansas
Business groups urged swift passage of a bill to abolish public sector unions, while union affiliates argued against curbs on political activity and payroll deduction rights. Anna Moon Bradley called payroll deduction denial unfair, asserting it limits free speech and choice in spending. Former state Rep. Ann Mah commented on SEGI implications.
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Lawrence district hosts public meetings on 92.5 million bond
Lawrence school officials schedule a series of public meetings to explain a 92.5 million bond measure on the April 2 ballot. No political action committee has formed yet to campaign for or against the measure, per the Douglas County clerk. Communications director Julie Boyle says fliers were sent to parents. Carol Williams notes current statutes limit use of public funds or facilities for campaigning.
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