Editorial Endorsees Vince Cook Reform in Tax Mill Levy
The piece argues Franklin County should adopt a Vince Cook style approach to property taxes by cutting Topeka mill levies by at least 8 percent to offset rising assessed valuations. It warns that flat levies while valuations rise still yield higher tax dollars and urges local officials to consider similar reductions.
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Topeka
Vince Cook
Cook
Franklin County
Franklin
Shawnee County
Dole May Block Foster Nomination Over Abortion Debate
The Foster nomination to be surgeon general faces Senate hearings May 2 amid Republican tension. Senator Dole warns he may not bring a vote if the committee approves, amid Gramm’s threat to filibuster. The dispute centers on abortion and Foster’s past handling of the issue, with party unity at stake ahead of the GOP presidential race.
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Ashington
Bob Dole
Senate
Henry Foster
White House
Dole
Foster
Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee
Clinton
Bush
Nashville
Tenn
NBC
Meet the Press
Kansas
Phil Gramm
Texas
GOP
John Tower
Nancy Kassebaum
Cole
Gramm
Dole Said On “Meet the Press
Bricks from old Spring Hill high for alumni fund
The Spring Hill School District plans to tear down its old high school but will offer alumni bricks for sale to benefit the alumni association. Prices are not yet announced.
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Spring Hill
Don McCrory
McCrory
Tographer
Broncos
Jonas
Chet Pussy
Kirkwood Lodge
Loretta
Regina
Leapin
Farley
Roach
Newto
Coop
Brillo
Montana not retiring says Sid in old news discourse
An elderly man Sid argues about the meaning of retirement while discussing Joe Montana. He suggests replacing retirements with quitting and items like RVs trips, Hawaii vacations, and daily routines. The exchange highlights attitudes toward aging and public figures.
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Sid
Joe Montana
Montana
Florida
California
Hawaii
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Kansas lawmakers contact list for constituent assistance
A compiled directory lists U S senators Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum U S Rep Sam Brownback Gov Bill Graves Attorney General Carla Stovall Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius and State Rep Bill Feuerborn with full Topeka and Washington D C addresses and telephone numbers for public inquiries and outreach.
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Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Washington
D.C
Fox
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell Senate
Sam Brownback
Longworth
Kansas Ave
Topeka
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest 9Th
Bill Feuerborn
Statehouse
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