How dry we still are By JOHN MONTGOMERY Herald Staff Writer
Franklin County remains mostly dry with limited take out liquor options. In Princeton a lone store, Plaschka & Kramer Retail Liquor Store, serves residents while other county outlets offer beer only at 3.2 percent. The piece notes Kansas historic anti liquor stance and lingering strictness.
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Franklin County
Princeton
Plaschka & Kramer
Kansas
Franklin
Plaschka & Kramer's
Ralph Young
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Jobless benefits in political arena
Democratic lawmakers pressed to extend unemployment benefits for those exhausted their aid as President Bush backs the plan. Republicans debate funding, favoring tax loophole closes to avoid enlarging the deficit. House leaders warn against long-term harm from shortsighted relief.
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Robert Michel
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County eyes jail options outlined for renovation differences
Ottawa architect Earl Devore presented Franklin County Commission with three renovation options after discovering eight inch gaps in north south and west interior walls not matching original blueprints. Costs range from about 16 thousand to 23 thousand dollars on top of 228 thousand already budgeted.
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Herald
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Earl Devore
Franklin County Commission
Wendell Barker
Rex Bowling
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Finney Eyes Tax Breaks to Push Property Relief Plan
Governor Finney and Revenue Secretary Beshears discussed including corporate income and severance tax cuts to bolster a 217 million property tax relief package. They consider eliminating sales tax exemptions, offset by relief to business, while weighing impact on schools and counties.
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Dan Thiessen
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