House Tax Vote Collision Sends Kansas Budget Back to Start
Kansas House declines to debate a $423 million tax bill as the Senate had, leaving the budget gap unresolved. Both chambers adjourned on Day 110 with plans to resume. negotiators set a 9:30 a.m. conference while House members voice varied objections to the Senate plan and discuss potential spending-allotment options.
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Property tax lid sparks concern across area governments
Local officials fear state tax lid limits on property taxes will shift budget pressures to cities, counties, and schools. Senate passed package would cap annual local property tax receipts with no clear escape hatch, delaying elections under the law. House debate stalled Monday as leaders faced opposition to the measure.
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Kobach Wins Power to Prosecute Election Fraud
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach says three attorney positions will handle election fraud cases and he may try some himself now that his office and the attorney general can prosecute. Gov Brownback signed laws expanding prosecutorial authority set to take effect July 1. Kobach cited over 100 cases of out of state voting being investigated.
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Sam Brownback
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Lawrence shoppers drive fastest growing retail market in state
Lawrence posts a 114 percent surge in May sales tax receipts, part of an 11 percent taxable retail sales increase. Kansas Revenue figures cover mid April to mid May. The growth positions Lawrence as the state's most rapid major retail market with rising consumer spending on apparel, shoes, and other goods.
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Hoffsommer Opens First Camp as Free State Volleyball Coach
Amy Hoffsommer admits nerves as she opened her first camp as head volleyball coach at Free State High. The setting on the page hints at a local sports update, naming the coach and school involved.
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Free State High
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