Tax breaks in Kansas bidding wars reshape local incentives
Editorial argues that tax abatements and exemptions for corporate expansion reshape property and state school taxes in Kansas. It notes bonds forgiving real estate taxes for up to ten years, possible outright exemptions, and the risk to school districts and state revenues. The piece questions whether local governments can grant state tax relief and highlights upcoming legislative debates as the school tax expires next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Wilos
Countion
John Marshall
Harris News Service
It's Your Quarter Bridge Replacement Notice and Community Thanks
A reader reports a dangerous damaged bridge on Rock Creek Road east of Oregon Road and asks when the county will replace it. The note also thanks Joe and helpers at the Eagles Christmas party for toy gifts for children. Call 242-4700 with thoughts between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Mon–Thu and noon Sat to 6 a.m. Mon. No calls Fri night.
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Rock Creek Road
Oregon Road
Joe
Dole
Clinton
Congress
U.S
GOP
Dale
Con
Canvey
Bright side of a tough year and family cancer trials
A personal reflection from a family facing multiple health crises in 1995. The author recounts hospitalizations, surgeries, and cancer battles including Joyce’s breast cancer history and Lynne’s malignant lump requiring potential double mastectomy. Despite hardships, faith and a supportive network provide strength as they wish for a merry Christmas.
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Joyce
Garten
Lynne
Susan B. Coleman Foundation
KU Medical Center
Restore Christmas to its proper religious status
A calling to preserve Christmas as a Christian holiday and not a secular shopping season. The author argues religion sustains republican virtue, denounces secularism, and asserts government must not impede free religious exercise while urging respect for believers and traditions.
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Santa Claus
New York
St. Nicholas
Greece
Sicily
Russia
Myra
United States
George Washington
Visa
Mastercard
Dole shifts to leadership role amid Bosnia policy shifts
Senate Majority Leader Dole steps back from hardline stance to back Bosnia peacekeeping and avoid a federal shutdown, signaling a move to appeal to moderates. He frames the decision as responsible governance while facing pressure from Gingrich allies and rival Gramm.
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Senate
U.S
Bosnia
House
Newt Gingrich
Texas
Phil Granin
Gingrich
Dole
NBC- Wall Steel Journal
Clinton
Steve Wayne
Georgetown University
Middle America
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Wichita
Jim Hitch
Ottawa Herald
Christ
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Charley Reese
King Features Syndicate
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Ashington Dole
Capitol Hill
Granni
Art
Kansas Republican
Gramm
Java
New Hampshire
Greenville
S.C
Rich Bond
Cole
Republican Congress
Nbc-Wall Street Journal
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