GOP plan on school funding sparks Kansas dispute
In Topeka, House Republicans unveil an $111 million income tax surcharge to preserve local school autonomy under the present system. Democrats push HB 2892 with a statewide 45 mill tax and pooled funds, proposing broad wealth redistribution and a single state budget for education.
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Topeka
House
House Education Committee
Marvin Barkis
Louisburg
Bill Reardon
Kansas City
Education
Education Committee
Don Crumbaker
Brewster
Robin Jennison
Healy
Doug Lawrence
Burlington
Mike O'Neal
Hutchinson
GOP
Jennison
Kansas
District 10 Reapportioned Including Ottawa and Douglas County
Lawmakers redraw District 10 moving it to cover Ottawa City and townships in Franklin and Douglas Counties. The shift trims rural Franklin residents while including Baker and Ottawa universities. Legislators cite population shifts and aim to push solid waste policy and local funding needs, with October 1993 federal landfill standards looming.
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George Teagarden
Franklin County
Teagarden
Marvin Barkis
Mr. Teagarden
Judiciary Committee
John Solbach
Douglas County
Mr. Solbach
Ottawa
Appanoose
North Centropolis
Hayes, Franklin and
Vinland
North Baldwin
South Baldwin
Baker
Abortion bill near approval in Kansas House
The Kansas House tentatively approved a pro choice bill preserving abortion rights in most cases after a five hour debate. Eight amendments died though anti abortion lawmakers tried to strengthen parental notice and late term limits.
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John Hanna
Associated Press
Topeka
House
Kansas
Kathleen Sebelius
D-Topeka
Federal and State Affairs Committee
Sebelius
Marvin Barkis
Barkis
D-Louisburg
Tim Carmody
Overland Park
Carmody
Darlene Comfield
R-Valley Center
U.S. Supreme Court
Comfield
Joan Finney
Local Briefs Include Cub Scout Derby and Welding Demo
Pack 3118 hosts Vinewood Derby on Saturday February 29 at Lincoln School. Lincoln Electric offers Welding Demonstration Day Monday March 2 from 9 am to noon with free coffee and donuts. Town & Country Supply advertises 2008 Princeton Rd. Ribeye Dinner at Hill House Saturday night for 5.88. Body Sculpture Workout advertised with schedule March 2 to April 24. contact 242-4829.
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L Ad
Lincoln School
Lincoln Electric
Town & Country Supply
Princeton Rd
Hill House
Kansas Weather Update Beckons Showers Tuesday to Wednesday
A statewide forecast calls for a good chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday. Expect highs in the upper 50s and 60s and overnight lows in the upper 30s to 40s Monday through Wednesday with mid-30s to mid-40s by Wednesday.
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Kansas
Dole weighs Buchanan protest vote in Georgia primary
Senator Bob Dole says a Buchanan showing above 35 percent in Georgia could send a strong protest message against Bush but not decide the election. Buchanan attacks Bush on taxes and aid to churches while Dole warns Democrats will weaponize his criticisms in the fall. Dole also questions tribal casino plans and warns against pork barrel spending as Congress debates budget cuts and tax proposals.
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House
Robert Krehbiel
D-Pretty Prairie
Roe
U.S. Supreme Cour
Barry Massey
Associated Press
Alon Gto
Patrick Buchanan
Georgia
Senate
Bob Dole
Kan
Buchanan
Bush
Dole
Internal Revenue Service
Congress
Kansas
Federal Reserve Board
Ottawa Herald Classified Rates Text Fragment
Newspaper rates list for subscriptions by mail and delivery in various regions including Franklin County and nearby areas, with pricing for six months, one year, and special mail options. Rates include state sales tax and advance payment terms.
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Franklin County
State of Kansas
Jim R. Hitch
Terry Ostmeyer
Jay Bemis Une
Carol Ackermann
Peg Armstrong
Virginia Whitacre
Wayne Snow
Jean Rossman
Ottawa
Camer
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Tee
Rick Bowden
Goddard
Joan Wagnon
House Tax Committee
John Marshall
Harris News Service
Department of Health and Environment
State Capitol
By Walker Hendrix
Kansas House
Pat
Gam- Omakt
The
Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar
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