Kansas Taxpayers Face Higher Bills Amid House Bill Debate
Kansas lawmakers clash over reforms as a House bill to consolidate K-12 district administration stalls in committee. Senate action on SB HB 2049 would lower marijuana possession penalties, raise burglary penalties, and push nonviolent drug reform with jail beds shifted to violent crime cases. The measure could add 89 to 107 beds by 2017 per the Kansas Sentencing Commission. Tax data show FY 2015 state and local taxes rose 2 percent to total 13.394 billion, with property, sales, and income taxes cited as primary sources.
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Kansas revenue estimates miss again despite recessions
The text notes recurring gaps between Consensus Revenue Estimates and actual receipts for fiscal years 2008 2009 2010 2013 2014 2015. It cites a panel from Kansas state agencies and three universities, explains the impact on the state budget, and quotes Caryn Tyson reflecting on taxation and economy.
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Department of Revenue, Legislative Research
Kansas
University of Kansas
Kansas State University
Wichita State University
Winston Churchill
First Amendment text reference and core protections
The First Amendment limits Congress from establishing religion or abridging freedoms of speech press and assembly. It guarantees the right to petition the government for redress of grievances.
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Kansas GOP foes rally against governor and lawmakers
A Kansan criticizes current fiscal policy and leadership arguing tax moves siphon funds from children initiatives and KDOT. The letter calls for citizen outreach to senators and representatives, naming Ray Merrick, Susan Wagle, and Blaine Finch as figures in debate.
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KDOT
Ray Merrick
Susan Wagle
Blaine Finch
Docking Building Preservation Sought As State Office Plan
The Kansas Preservation Alliance urges preserving the Docking State Office Building. They argue tax credits and lease proceeds could fund renovation without taxpayer expense, keeping the property as a state owned asset and delaying demolition. Contact Mel Borst at 785 770 7018 or melgborst@gmail.com.
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Kansas Preservation Alliance
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Married Catholic priests a solution, blessing
A reader shares perspective on priestly celibacy and the roles of married priests like Rev. Father Paul Key, noting his work with Catholic and non Catholic students in Texas and at Stephen F. Austin University. The piece discusses church history, celibacy, and potential reforms to address priest shortages.
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Robert Freed
St. Matthews Church
Longview
Texas
Paul Key
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Vatican
Congress
Pope Francis
Kansas
Docking demolition sparks call for moratorium in Kansas
The Docking State Office Building in Topeka, a $76 million asset, faces demolition plans. The Kansas Preservation Alliance urges a two year moratorium, nullification of an unappropriated lease deal, and a state historic review process to pursue preservation and rehabilitation with nationwide bids for redevelopment.
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Capitol Complex
Bank of America
Kansas State Historic Preservation Office
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