Senate approves scaled back Kansas education and state aid cuts
Kansas Senate tentatively backs a bill trimming general state aid to 289 school districts and freezing salaries for statewide officials to close a 492 million 2012 shortfall. The plan leaves about 3.6 million in reserve for June 30 and aligns with Gov. Brownback’s 2012 goals while resisting deeper cuts.
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Topeka
Sam Brownback
Senate
Brownback
House
Kansas
Susan Wagle
Wichita
Ty Masterson
Andover
Mginn
Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas Board of Regents
Kansas lawmakers hear plan to curb adult clubs and shops
The Kansas House committee opened hearings on the Community Defense Act aimed at restricting sexually oriented businesses. The bill would ban new such venues within 1,000 feet of existing shops or schools and impose rules on alcohol, dancer distance, no touch, and curfews, with officials arguing this protects safety and property values. Critics say local regulation is preferable.
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Topeka
Kansas
House
Federal and State Affairs Committee
Phillip Cosby
Kansas City
National Coalition For the Protection of Children and Families
Cosby
Overland Park
Argu
Ments
Senate
Charles O’hara
Wichita
Truth about frivolous tax arguments and the IRS stance
The article debunks the claim that tax payments are optional on religious or moral grounds. It explains that the First Amendment does not grant a right to refuse income taxes and cites United States v. Lee to show the government’s interest in a functioning tax system outweighs religious objections.
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Internal Revenue Service
Cannes
U.S. Supreme Court
United States
Land Matrix Aims at Ottawa Wellsville Development Sites
Finch announces a land matrix to identify top future development sites not only in Ottawa but also near Wellsville. The group seeks school district partnerships to prep students for work after high school and stresses acceptable paths other than college. Weigand notes local business owners are ready to hire, valuing punctuality and drug-free work, not just skills.
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Finch
Ottawa
Wellsville
Weigand
Casey's Renovation Under Way With New Offerings
Casey's remodel underway about 10 days, adding sub shop area with soups coffee options ice cream and a Slushee machine. Store plans to close April 4 7 reopen April 8 with interior updates including flooring signs and a walk in beer cave. Grand opening planned a few weeks after reopening as highway detour traffic continues.
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Hadi- Raby
Hadi-Raby
Casey
Kelly Hadl-Raby
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