Ball’s in legislators’ court as governor pushes tax plan
Governor Joan Finney urged the Legislature to accept a 45 mill statewide school levy funded by closing tax loopholes and other measures. She proposed video lottery revenue to cover shortfalls, accelerated tax collections, and reductions in ending balances to free funds. The plan risks uneven district impacts, sparking a political fight over property taxes and education funding in Kansas.
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Kansas
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Finney
Joe Harder
Senate Education Committee
Harder
Moundridge
Senate
Joan Wagnon
House Taxation Committee
Wagnon
Powerbrokers shaping Kansas budget and school reform
Gov. Joan Finney outlines central issues for Kansas with six pivotal lawmakers guiding 1992 finance reform. Bowden and Harder press school funding changes, Wagnon and Thiessen weigh taxes, while Appropriations chairs set the money for reform.
Weather Outlook for Kansas Monday to Wednesday
The forecast shows no precipitation across Kansas from Monday through Wednesday. Temperatures turn warmer early in the week with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s Monday and Tuesday, then mid 40s Wednesday. overnight lows start in the 20s Monday and rise to around 30 Tuesday and Wednesday. Record figures and barometer values are noted, with sunset at 5:26 and sunrise at 7:38.
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Kansas
Children’s group monitors Kansas governor and legislature
A Kansas children's advocacy coalition says it will closely track all proposals in the 1992 legislative session to ensure support for kids. The group praises Governor Finney and the Legislature for prior steps and urges seven priority actions including boosting AFDC, immunization, and early intervention programs while expanding Parents as Teachers.
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Topeka, Kan
Melissa Ness
Children’s Coalition
Statehouse
Joan Finney
Kansas
Paul Johnson
AFDC
Ness
Johnson
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
SRS
Kansas AG seeks halt to Kickapoo casino compact
Attorney General Bob Stephan asked U S Interior Secretary Manuel Lujan to reject the compact authorize casino gambling on the Kickapoo Reservation near Topeka. Governor Finney defends the pact while opposition groups fear economic and legal fallout and a court showdown with the Legislature and federal government.
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Matt Truell
Associated Press
Topeka
Bob Stephan
U.S
Manuel Lujan
Kickapoo
Lujan
Stephan
Finney
Kansas
Gaskell
Ottawa Herald subscription rates listed for 1991
The Ottawa Herald provides a detailed pricing table for daily, weekly, and mail subscriptions. Rates are shown for Ottawa and rural areas, motor route and out-of-state mail, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options. All rates stated are in advance and include state sales tax.
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Franklin County
State of Kansas
Community Schedule Alerts and Special Offers
Health dept cholesterol clinic Tuesday January 21 8 30 to 11 30. Nim s Barber Shop closed Friday and Saturday January 18 and 1 18 open Tuesday January 21 regular schedule. Harp Expressions by Cherilyn first assembly of God Sunday January 19 6 p m. Home delivery groceries same day call 242 8487. John s Barber Shop closed January 18. McGruff Club signup Saturday 9 am to noon. Wal Mart and Ottawa Police Department 720 West 2nd open house Ransom Memorial Hospital new wing January 19 noon to 4 pm register for door prizes. Ribeeye steak dinner 5 94 at Hill House Saturday night. Valentine photo special multipose folio first 30 appointments only 59 50 illustrated imagery 242 7863.
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