Lawsuit seeks rerun of 1988 Kansas property tax
A Topeka protest group filed suit in Shawnee County District Court seeking to force Kansas to limit 1989 property taxes to 1988 levels while allowing appeals of allegedly flawed valuations under statewide reappraisal. Plaintiffs cite due process concerns and claim the 1986 classification amendment caused excessive tax increases, shifting burden from large industries to small businesses.
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Topeka, Kan
Topeka
Kansas
Shawnee County District Court
Kansans For Fair Taxation Inc
Dan Samek
Larry Fischer
Sandy Ingenthron
John Luttjehann
State Property Valuation
Ed C. Rolfs
Department of Revenue
Board of Tax Appeals
Erty
Hayden and Barkis clash over welfare cuts and politics
Hayden faces scrutiny amid Republican divisions and claims of redneck politics. Barkis accuses him of exploiting poverty issues while promising the death penalty. Senate Minority Leader Johnston cites focus on self re election over welfare and crime. House leaders warn of a tougher, partisan session ahead.
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Barkis
House
Robert H. Miller
Governor seeks second study on propane prices
Gov. Mike Hayden said he will request an interstate study by the National Governors Association to examine sharp propane price increases after a Kansas Commission report. He notes the issue is nationwide and weather-driven demand drove residential prices from 45 cents to 1.28 dollars per gallon between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Kansas is a top propane producer.
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Topeka
Kan
Mike Hayden
Kansas Corporation Commission
Hayden
Terry Branstad
Iowa
National Governor’s Association
Kansas
KCC
Parents Receive Annual Test Results and Interpretation
Hale notes that explaining the meaning of annual test results to parents can be difficult. Teachers aid interpretation during regular conferences. Test information becomes part of the permanent student file and is available for parent review on request. District administrators and teachers offer to meet with any parent to discuss results.
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Hale
Crossword Clues and Names From a Scrambled Clip
A fragmentary crossword puzzle excerpt lists clues and partial entries across and down, including references to people such as Anais and Waugh, and terms like practice, movement, and regatta. The readable items hint at a themed word puzzle with varied definitions and scattered proper nouns.
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Michael Johnston
Beetle Bailey
Imad
Frank and
Ernest
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Cate
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Fea
Feral S Reiner
Surgeon General
Calvin and Hobbes
Calvin
Lon ED
Rae Shu
Wasie
the Daily Croosswoig
Craig Schane
Sp.rivar
Shopper's Maxim
Claire
Janson
Anais
Nic
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Garry
Pedro
Mer
Rind
Author Waugh
Reson
Fliatany
Steve
Pete List
Monster
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