House panel OKs tax plan to rival governor's
A Kansas House committee approved Rep. Richard Carlson's plan to cut income tax rates over four years only if revenues rise by at least 2 percent annually. The measure also would reduce the sales tax to 5.7 percent by July, while Brownback seeks to hold at 6.3 percent. The proposal advances to the House for debate as Senate deliberates its version.
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Kansas Senate Republicans hold private meeting on tax plan
In Topeka the Kansas Senate GOP met privately to discuss political strategy ahead of debates on Gov. Sam Brownback's plan to phase out state income tax. Leader Terry Bruce called it a gripe session as lawmakers rejected Democrats' proposed highway funding diversion. Brownback aims for a zero income tax with possible corporate tax cuts.
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Mobiles reshape teen Web use as smartphones rise
A Pew report shows 78 percent of 12 to 17 year olds now have cellphones with nearly half smartphones. Many teens are “cell mostly” Internet users, shaping how they access the Web and how parents monitor activity. Adults remain less mobile-centric.
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Colorado approves civil unions for gay couples
Colorado lawmakers pass civil unions with a 39-26 House vote amid celebrations in the Capitol. Gov. John Hickenlooper expected to sign within two weeks, marking a milestone after a three year battle for rights similar to marriage.
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