Brownback Defends Kansas Economy In Interview
Gov Sam Brownback says media in Kansas underreport positive economic signs and that tax policies have helped. In a 25 minute interview with the Lawrence Journal World he presented charts and data arguing the economy is stronger than public perception. He complains the good news never gets out.
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Ews
Kansas
Sam Brownback
Brownback
Kansas Press Association Board of Directors
Lawrence Journal-World
Kansas tax cuts cited as spur for growth says Brownback
State leaders tout employment gains and small business growth as proof of 2012 2013 tax cuts. Brownback argues macroeconomic forces explain lagging sectors while claiming tax policy reversed outflow of wealth to Missouri and boosted revenue through higher sales. Critics warn of a potential wave election narrowing legislative support.
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Brownback
Kansas
Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas elections chief left behind scandal and affair
Emails show Brian Newby faced a Kansas probe over an affair with Jessica White while he promoted her, bypassed supervision, and created a toxic workplace. The records reveal improper conduct, a policy violation on relationships, and calls for accountability as Newby moved to a national post.
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Wichita
Brian Newby
Kansas
Associated Press
Johnson County
Newby
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Secretary of State
Jessica White
White
Douglas County jail expansion and crisis center forum notes mixed views
Four candidates for Douglas County Commission debated jail expansion and a mental health crisis intervention center at a Lawrence City Hall forum. The contenders in 2nd and 3rd districts, including Nancy Thellman, Jesse Brinson Jr., Bassem Chahine, and Michele Derusseau, offered differing stances on funding outside the current bond plan.
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County Commission
Douglas County
Douglas County Commission
Voter Education Coalition
Lawrence City Hall
Nancy Thellman
Jesse Brinson Jr
Bassem Chahine
Michelle Derusseau
Thellman
East Lawrence
Baldwin City
Eudora
Chahine
Derusseau
Lawrence
Jim Flory
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