Report questions tax incentives to lure businesses work
States spend billions on tax incentives to attract businesses, but policymakers lack proof these incentives work. A Council of State Governments report says funding education may be more effective and notes data gaps, incomplete records, and auction-like bidding between states.
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Hodgson announces run for Kansas House District 46 seat
Democrat Abbie Hodgson, 31, announces bid for House District 46 seat held by Paul Davis. Hodgson, a KU communications lecturer, has worked in Democratic administrations and leads Prairie Fire Consulting while serving as Douglas County Democratic Party secretary. Separately, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society hosts Light the Night Walk in Lawrence at 6 p.m. Saturday to fund cancer research with lantern colors denoting survivor, supporter, or memorial status.
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Voters on Hold Grow as Kansas Proof of Citizenship Rules Bite
An AP analysis finds more than 21 500 registrations in Kansas are on hold due to the proof of citizenship requirement. About 17 300 holds relate to the new rule with others aging on file for years. Officials note legal limits on canceling holds, while deadlines loom ahead of 2014 elections.
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Scott County
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Johnson County
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KU graduate student faces immigration limbo in citizenship bid
Tamara Vitale a 25 year old KU graduate student born to legal immigrants grew up in Kansas City area since age 12 and now faces possible deportation after immigration papers were mishandled by an attorney. She weighs options including marriage while seeking a legal path to citizenship amid lengthy wait times and debates on policy for children of immigrants.
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