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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1987
Page
6
National Civil Rights advocates warn the Supreme Court ruling could unleash broad implications across tax policy and civil liberty issues. The report notes concerns about loopholes, potential costs, and affected groups, urging careful legislative checks and public scrutiny.
Gov. John Carlin signed an executive order on the eve of leaving office removing certain corporate dividend income from Kansas taxes. The move, effective Jan 1, 1987, aims to boost Kansas's pro business image and attract investment, though impact may not be felt until after 1990. Republican leaders and Rep. Ed Rolfs sought explanations from Secretary of Revenue Harley Duncan, who said the order affects a limited number of large corporations likely on the Fortune 500 list.
Ottawa Franklin County Development board heard Donna Addington of the SBA outline loans and programs up to a half million dollars, plus managerial and university expert support, to aid local firms and export efforts. Ottawa leaders opposed two state annexation and utility bills, pledging to seek legislators’ help.
Kansas Corporation Commission tentatively rejected Trailways Lines Inc. bid to abandon service to 62 of 75 Kansas cities, sending the case toward ICC review. Chairman Michael Lennon blasted deregulation and federal policy while urging preservation of rural infrastructure. United Way of Franklin County pursues 1988 goal amid $63,805.51 raised, boosted by UPS, King Radio, Ottawa city workers, and Parmelee Products. drive seeks $65,050.
Franklin County faces uncertain results from 27.5 miles of chip-and-seal roads applied in 1986. Officials expect spring thaw to reveal whether the oil and rock chip coating prevents water penetration and pothole formation, with materials costing about 7,000 dollars per mile and a potential secondary coat costing roughly 4,225 dollars per mile based on 1986 oil prices.
Washington report says state and local taxes are skewed against the poor and middle income while the super rich pay a smaller share of earnings. Citizens for Tax Justice cites IRS data and finds wide gaps across Wyoming, South Dakota, and other states with disparities in tax burdens and potential effects of federal tax changes.
Kansas House Appropriations Committee backed a bill to trim state budgets by 60 million dollars and ordered a 3.6 percent salary cut for top state executives including regents leaders and university presidents. The action comes as Gov. Hayden seeks rapid relief from a 93.6 million revenue shortfall, amid the funeral of Republican stalwart Huck Boyd.
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