Severance Tax Hearings Planned Despite GOP Stance
GOP leaders say hearings on Gov. Carlin's severance tax are needed. Sen. Bud Burke and Rep. James Braden express intent for joint hearings to air the issue fully. Oil and gas stakeholders seek a chance to present their side as opposition among some leaders remains stiff.
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Kansas severance tax debate moves to House push
Kansas legislators weigh an 8 percent severance tax on oil gas and coal to fund school property taxes and highways. House debate likely, opposition from Senate leaders and some House conservatives linger. Governor supports hearings and a full information vote.
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Carlin pushes tax plan and water office consolidation
Gov. John Carlin tours Wichita backing his reverence tax idea to cut net taxes for Kansas families while proposing an 8 percent coal tax to fund school property tax relief and highway rebuilding. He favors consolidating water planning under one office amid a statewide reform push and notes unresolved legislative odds on the death penalty.
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Kansas Legislature Faces Uncertain Path Early in 1981 Session
In Topeka Kansas House Speaker Wendell Lady said two weeks into the 1981 session the legislature’s direction remains unsettled. Air Midwest announced it will start three daily Topeka Kansas City round trips on March 1 expanding to 32 cities overall, citing a favorable traffic survey and deregulation. Trans Central Airlines had earlier announced Feb 16 service Topeka Dallas.
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Hays approves ban on drug paraphernalia sales
The Hays City Commission voted 4-0 to prohibit all sales of drug paraphernalia and accessories, a measure praised as a stand for community standards. The ordinance, proposed by a drug abuse counselor, goes beyond Overland Park’s rule on sales to minors.
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