Legislators weigh overriding Finney veto on tax package
In Topeka lawmakers plan talks on a possible override of Governor Finney’s veto of a 138.3 million tax package that would raise sales and income taxes and fund local schools. Finney urged belt tightening while projecting statewide property tax impact up to 126 million dollars and cuts to agency budgets.
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Topeka
Joan Finney
Finney
Senate
Jerry Karr
D-Emporia
Fred Kerr
R Pratt
Kansas
House
Marvin Barkis
D-Louisburg
Bob Miller
Wellington
Lawmakers Spar Over Finney Veto Of Tax Package
Local lawmakers question Gov. Finney's veto of a 128.3 million tax package. Rep. Sandy Praeger says she will join others to attempt an override, though success is uncertain. Finney argued the plan would hurt the average Kansan. Local figures cited include Reps Solbach Charlton and Sen Winter Jr.
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Joan Finney
Sandy Praeger
H-Lawrence
Praeger
John Solbach
Betty Jo Charlton
D Lawrence
Sen. Winter Jr
R-Lawrence
Finney
Kurds report Iraq triple on autonomy and democracy
Massoud Barzani, leader of the Kurdish Democratic Party, said rebels and Saddam Hussein’s government reached principle agreement on full democracy and Kurdish autonomy. Details on the size of the autonomous region and implementation remain unsettled. A timetable for elections and the role of Western troops in northern Iraq also remain undecided.
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Baghdad
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Massoud Barzani
Kurdish Democratic Party
Turkey
Iran
U.S
Barzani
Saddam
Baath
Lied Center for the Performing Arts rises at KU
Construction of the $14.3 million Lied Center for the Performing Arts progresses at Kansas University. The two thousand twenty seat hall is under construction at 15th and Iowa streets and targets completion in 1993.
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Lied Center For the Performing Arts
Kansas University
City to discuss downtown parking garage
City officials in Lawrence consider a downtown parking deck funded in part by a benefit district. City Manager Mike Wildgen invited consultant John Bushman to discuss concept with downtown business and property owners. Downtown long term parking shortage drives interest while property owners fear tax assessments. a Ver Mont site near Riverfront Plaza is eyed for a mixed long and short term deck.
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Lawrence
Mike Wildgen
John Bushman
Bob Schumm
Mont
Lawrence Riverfront Plaza
Schumm
Riverfront Plaza
Panel weighs lawsuit to recover KPERS losses in Kansas
In Topeka the KPERS panel heard three days of compelling testimony on at least 118 million dollars in five year losses andMay consider pursuing litigation. The committee plans to reconvene June 19 to decide if claims should be sent to the attorney general or the governor. Officials cited potential statute of limitations issues and noted Gov Finney approved a 300000 dollar appropriation for legal expenses.
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Topeka
Wint Winter
R-Lawrence
Joint Committee
KPERS
Winter
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
Attorney General
David Elkouri
Don Rezac
Onaga
Jean Finney
Elkouri
Home Savings Association
Kansas City Savings and Loan
Lawrence High Boys Track Wins Class 6A Regional in Topeka
Lawrence High's boys track team placed first at the Class 6A regional Friday in Topeka. Eleven Lions boys and five girls qualified for state, with the regional crown highlighted by the top finish and multiple qualifiers heading to state competition.
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Lawrence High
Topeka
Bush says no Baker return yet for Mideast peace talks
President Bush states dedication to pursuing a Mideast peace conference despite having no plans for James A. Baker III to return to the region. The note appears among a page with classifieds, comics, obituaries, editorials, and TV listings. Cuomo reiterates he is not running for president in 1992.
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Bush
James A. Baker
New York
Mario Cuomo
Planning study urges uniform K-10 corridor strategy
A Johnson County study outlines a uniform planning approach for Kansas Highway 10 communities linking Lawrence and Kansas City. It envisions the corridor as a growth center for high tech industry or manufacturing, or a rural area, but notes decisive community definitions are needed before planning can proceed. Mayor Bob Walters calls the report a planning encyclopedia to spark agency discussions. See Study, page 13A.
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Lawrence
Kansas City
Johnson County Planning Office
Bob Walters
Walters
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