Supreme Court lets Kansas single tax rate plan stand
Eric Peden, who sued over Kansas dual tax rates, sees a minor win as the Supreme Court declines to hear the case. The 1997 Kansas law will phase in equal rates for singles and married couples by 2000, but refunds remain unlikely for nearly a decade. Peden, now in Kansas City, Mo., notes the Legislature’s plan to equalize rates over four years.
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Supreme Court
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Kansas City
Refunds debated for eight year two tax rate system
Peden urged state refunds for the dual tax system run 1988 to 1995 arguing fairness and equal protection. Graves aides noted cost to the state budget, with estimates near 150 million dollars for single taxpayers across brackets.
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Peden
Mike Matson
Graves
Dream Girls of Central Junior High stage living parade
The Dream Girls eighth graders of Central Junior High staged a spontaneous performance art parade through downtown Lawrence. They rode convertibles on Massachusetts Street to Burcham Park and the Kansas River, launched dream boats from newsprint, and shared hopes for future goals while guided by artist Billie Giese-Vella. The project, begun in February, mixed diverse backgrounds and talents as the girls bonded and explored imagination beyond daily life.
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Burcham Park
Kansas River
Billie Giese-Vella
Central
Giese-Vella
Jessica Weaver
Jessica
Emily Pett
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Mia
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Richan Gain
Journal Wort
Eromones
Tessa Shultz
Celsea Hornbeck
Emily Petr
Centralunior
Profs bid farewell to Baker University stalwarts
Baker University in Baldwin honours Bob Courtney and John English as they retire after long careers. Courtney, 1964 retiree, ends with a playful tassel question and reflects on opportunities and times with students. English, two-term history chair, earned Distinguished Scholarship in 1985 and Faculty Appreciation in 1986.
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Bob Courtney
Baker University
Courtney
John English
Baker
Baldwin
Lecompton Council Opposes SLT Extension Plan
Lecompton's five member city council voted unanimously to oppose extending the South Lawrence Trafficway north of the Kansas Turnpike to U S 24. Officials cited potential isolation of Lecompton, harm to businesses and historic sites, environmental impact, and high costs, amid community discussions and a Town and Country Republican Women meeting ongoing nearby.
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South Lawrence
Jefferson County
Kansas Department of Transportation
Kansas River
Kroeger’s
Country Meats
David Hubbel
Hubbel
Lane University
Town and Country
Republican Women
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Hail causes over 1 million in Perry damage
Perry residents awoke to broken windows damaged homes and vehicles after a Sunday night hailstorm. Emergency officials estimated more than 1 million dollars in damage to about 50 homes several businesses and most vehicles with crop losses including strawberries and rhubarb. Power outages affected 1245 rural Douglas County customers when a Kaw Valley Electric substation near Stull shorted out early Monday.
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Perry
Pete McHardie
Kevin Klenkten
Jefferson County
Don Haynes
Emergency Management Office
DeAnn Hope Seib
Bob Nehrbass
Jerry Quinlan
Douglas County
Kaw Valley
Stull
Dan O’brien
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