Editorial Cartoon: Dove Mishandles Gun at Capitol
Guest editorial questions the July start of campus concealed carry in Kansas after Bonner Springs Rep Dove left a loaded handgun unattended in a Statehouse room. It cites Gen Richard Myers opposing campus carry and warns of risks from untrained owners, urging lawmakers to block the policy.
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Democrats Should Stand Against Divisiveness
Dan Thalmann, publisher of Washington County News in Washington, Kansas, argues that Democrats foster divisiveness and ignore broad American support for Trump's agenda. He credits Republicans for upholding democracy and criticizes liberal protests and calls for unity with a focus on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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Senate debate hints at future tax clashes in Kansas
The Kansas Senate debated non controversial bills last week with SB 30 triggering more contention. The measure updates the Higher Learning Commission name replacing North Central Association. SB 30 passed 38 0? The fiscal note warns FY2017 budget shortfall of over 350 million from tax collections and potential tax increases unless agriculture and oil sectors rebound.
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Kansas budget fight roils over taxes and turnpike fees
Caryn Tyson notes January tax receipts beat estimates but warns against rushing a tax hike while Senate leaders push for higher rates on businesses and upper income. Proposals would tax certain zero income tax states at 4.6 percent and raise personal rates to 4.9 percent above 15 000 dollars, with lower brackets rising from 2.7 to 3 percent. KTA plans lower turnpike fees via K-Tag but lacks clear financials from KDOT merger. Tyson, representing Franklin County in Kansas Senate, calls for accuracy in receipts data after a 0.3 percent three year growth figure.
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