Kansas governors discuss tax policy in 2012 race
Journal-World queried three gubernatorial hopefuls on taxes. Brownback backs repealing federal tax in 2012 and delaying future tax cuts. Davis criticizes the current plan, favors temporary income tax freeze to fund schools and curb property tax hikes. Libertarian Umbehr proposes income tax repeal with a 57 percent consumption tax, arguing equity and growth.
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KU hosts Hunger Awareness Month events across campus
Kansas university activities run through October to fight hunger in Douglas County. A campus-wide food drive supports Just Food and partners, with drop locations posted at sustainbu.edu/hunger. Tanya Fields will speak at 7 pm on Oct 16 at the Dole Institute, part of KU events focusing on hunger and its causes.
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Douglas County
Sustain Bu Edu
Tanya Fields
New York
Dole Institute of Poitics
Spooner Hall
Fields
Man pleads not guilty in Valley Center murder case
In Sedgwick County, 19 year old Brandon Smith pleads not guilty and agrees to testify against Anthony Blum, Andrew Ellington, and Kisha Schaberg. The four are accused of fatally shooting Roger and Melissa Blum as they sat outside their rural Valley Center home on November 15. Melissa died the next day and Roger five weeks later.
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Kansas
Wichita Eagle
Brandon Smith
Sedgwick County
Anthony Blum
Andrew Ellington
Kisha Schaberg
Roger
Melissa Blum
Valley Center
Wind power growth hinges on utilities' contracts in Kansas
Infinity Wind Power of Santa Barbara pushes Western Plains wind farm near Spearville in Ford County. Projects depend on utilities issuing power purchase agreements to hedge gas price volatility and coal regulations, with 2016 build deadlines for tax credits.
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Spearville
Ford County
Infinity Wind Power
Santa Barbara
Calif
Infinity
Matt Riley
Riley
Kansas Marriage Amendment Repeal Shifts Public Opinion
The article traces 2004 state ballot measures on same sex marriage, noting Kansas passed a 70 to 30 percent amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman. It cites shifting attitudes with CBS News and New York Times polls showing 56 percent support legalization for same sex marriage, and quotes policymakers Wakefield and Jenkins on current issues like education and the economy impacting views.
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Kansas
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Jenkins
Washington
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VA ER screening plan questioned by inspector general
The VA Office of Inspector General reported hospital ER screening fell short on many days with patients not seen by a physician or midlevel provider. After discovering noncompliant triage, Leavenworth hospital halted the practice and later resumed proper screening for July patients. Local veterans officials and Rep. Jenkins urged continued oversight and prompt, quality care.
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Jim Gleisberg
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Gleisberg
Don Dalquest
American Legion
Dorsey Liberty Post No. 14
Lawrence
Leavenworth Medical Center
U.S
Lynn Jenkins
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