Finney veto stands as property tax fight tightens
Kansas lawmakers wrap the 1991 session after sustaining Gov. Joan Finney’s veto of a 138.3 million tax hike. House sentiment hints at higher local property taxes unless governments cut spending. Finney calls the veto a taxpayer win and plans to push a broader tax relief plan in 1992. Local units face uncertain bills as districts weigh shifts in state funding.
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Lawmakers Fail To Override Tax Veto Hurts Douglas County
Kansas House did not override Gov. Finney’s veto of a 138 million tax bill. Lawrence area lawmakers warned of higher property taxes and reduced state aid to the Lawrence school district and Kansas University. KU Chancellor Budig urged citizen action as universities face fiscal pressures. Senator Winter noted the failure reflected opposition to the tax bill.
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Kansas
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Bush proposes Middle East missile freeze and arms curb
President Bush unveils a plan to stop Middle East missile buildup and curb weapons sales. He calls for a regional freeze on surface-to-surface missiles, urges Israel and Arab states to halt nuclear material production, and asks key powers to set restraint guidelines on tanks planes rockets and other weapons.
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Lawrence discusses Allen property deal amid funding veto
Lawrence and Douglas County officials weigh a joint purchase of the Allen Press Building in downtown Lawrence as Gov. Finney's veto cuts state construction funding for juvenile detention centers from 90 to 50 percent. Attorney Arthur Anderson attends, weighing the Old English Lutheran Church site purchase nearby.
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Douglas County
Allen Realty
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Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Arthur Anderson
Old English Lutheran Church
N.H
Allen Press
Royals crown Hal McRae in Seattle comeback win
The Kansas City Royals edged Seattle 6-5 Tuesday night to give new manager Hal McRae his fourth win in five games. In Pine City New Jersey negotiators bargained with inmates for the release of three guards held hostage at a prison for the state’s toughest convicts.
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Hal McRae
Seattle
Pine City
N.J
City to address police concerns
Lawrence city commissioners consider three proposals to address use of force questions after the shooting of Gregg Sevier. A citizen review board, a local complaints panel, and crisis response input would shape policing policies and training. A study session also plans minority relations outreach and a fall meeting with Haskell College leaders.
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Gregg Sevier
Sevier
City Commission
Willie Sevier
Commission
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Waterloo
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Memphis
Economy shrinks in first quarter amid recession era
The Commerce Department reports the U.S. economy contracted 2.6 percent at an annual rate from January through March, marking the first back-to-back quarterly declines since the 1981-82 recession. Corporate after-tax profits fell 5.6 percent, while the trade deficit narrowed and imports dropped faster than expected.
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U.S
Commerce Department
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