Internet sales tax debate gains momentum in Kansas
Kansas officials push for a streamlined sales tax on online and catalog purchases. Gov. Sebelius and Revenue Secretary Joan Wagnon back federal authority, urging Congress to act while Kansas faces a $71 million annual loss from untaxed Internet sales. Senate leaders and business groups support the plan as a fairer, simpler tax system.
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Topeka
Kansas
Congress
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
U.S. Supreme Court
Joan Wagnon
House Tax Committee
Wagnon
John Edmonds
Great Bend
University of Tennessee Center For Business and Economic Research
Senate
Dave Kerr
R-Hutchinson
Marlee Carpenter
Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Local bond elections and city races stir Ottawa and Franklin County
A column urges voter engagement amid a Tuesday USD 290 bond vote and February primaries with April general elections across Franklin County. It compares Ottawa and Wellsville projects, notes sewer plant work, highlights the impact on taxes and schools, and praises community business leaders like Keith Goeddert while urging reader involvement and accountability.
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Franklin County
Keith Goeddert
Main Street
Ottawa
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Keith
RMH North
Ninth and Main
Edward Jones rated top employer by Fortune for second year
Fortune magazine ranks Edward Jones No 1 among the 100 best companies to work for in its January 20 edition and on fortune.com. The firm is praised for its profit sharing and employee ownership. Registered Representative also names Edward Jones No 1 among eight large financial firms for the 10th year in a row. Local rep Ryan Henningsen notes the distinction as proof of distinct company practices. Stan L Shelden starts Shelden Architecture in Wichita offering design and planning services. He is the grandson of Lee and Ruth Shelden of Ottawa.
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Fortune Magazine
Edward Jones
Fortune.com
Fortune
Registered
Representative Magazine
Ryan Henningsen
Stan L. Shelden
Shelden Architecture
Wichita
Shelden
Lee and
Ruth Shelden
Ottawa
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Liz Reusch
Dale Dieterich
Peoples Bank
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