Kansans to vote on broad 1986 constitutional amendments
Proposed amendments address a state lottery and pari mutuel wagering, medical malpractice damage limits, limited branch banking, annexation restrictions, education budget limits, and economic development incentives. The measures, backed by Gov. Carlin, aim to curb costs, expand fiscal tools, and define state symbols including designate the ornate box turtle as the official reptile.
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Kansas
John Carlin
Carlin
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Breath OF Life
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Kansas lawmakers end session upbeat despite tax tug of war
In Topeka, Senate President Talkington and House Speaker Hayden praised the session's achievements while failing to resolve major tax issues. They highlighted gambling and pari mutuel wagering as gains, but warned of looming budget cuts if revenue plans stall. House and Senate clashed over a sales tax increase, with implications for education and services.
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Kan
Kansas
Senate
Robert V. Talkington
Iola
House
Mike Hayden
Atwood
Johnston
Talkington
John Carlin
Carlin
Sion
Hayden
Marvin
World beef demand limited by few large meat eaters report
A U S Agriculture Department study shows global beef demand rests with a small group of big consumers. It notes Europe may import more from the EC bloc and the United States has only a 10,000 ton share in a 29,800 ton EC quota. Per capita consumption varies broadly from Argentina’s 177.8 pounds to India’s sub one pound amid cultural dietary limits.
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South America
Italy
Eastern Europe
Middle East
Egypt
South Africa
Australia
New Zealand
China
India
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Tim
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Anche
Livia Sumel Wocker
Ottawa
S. Main
Don Sellers
Chuck Kamper
Pont Orlon
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