Franklin County boosts bed tax to 6 percent
Franklin County Commissioners approved raising the transient guest tax from 4 to 6 percent to shift costs to tourists and fund the Tourism Bureau. Local motel owners oppose the move, warning it could hurt tourism and prompt a ballot petition. Lack of input from stakeholders raises concerns about trust and informed decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Franklin County Convention and Tourism Bureau
ECCVB
VIC
United States
Emporia
Ottawa
Political Contacts From Kansas and Washington State
A list of political figures and offices from Kansas and Washington, with addresses in Topeka and national representatives in Washington D C. Notable names include Gov. Kathleea Sebelius State Sen. Robert Tyson State Rep. Tom Holland Bill Faverborn Joe Humerickhouse Stanley Dreher and U S Senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback and Representative Jim Ryun. Contact details provided for offices and websites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bush
White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Robens.senate. Gov
Htm
U.S. San
Sam Brownback
Hart Sonata
Washington, D.C
Tanehtgen
Jim Ryun
Rayburn House
jim_ryun
Ryun
House
Kathleea Sebelius
State Capitol
Topeka
State
Robert Tyson
Tyson
Senate
Tom Holland
Holland
Bill Faverborn
Faverborn
Joe Humerickhouse
Humerick Hense
Stanley Dreher
S. State Capitol
Dreher
Running of the Bulls draws British and American CEO pay protests
A transatlantic wave of shareholder activism targets excessive CEO pay. UK reforms force disclosure and shareholder votes, cited by GlaxoSmithKline and Kingfisher cases, while American groups rally support. Publicity for United for a Fair Economy and author Jie Hightower promotes the movement with contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Christopher Hogg
Glaxo- SmithKline
Cos
Hogwash
Glaxo
Honchos
Kingfisher
Call United For
Jie Hightower
Agriculture
Texas
Harper- Collins
Bush administration embraces welfare state
Policy critique by Chris Edwards and Tad DeHaven argues the Bush budget expands welfare programs with calls for full funding of initiatives like Parent Drug Corps and Steps to a Healthier US. It accuses the administration of higher spending, weak cost controls, and threats to tax cuts through rising deficits and fiscal irresponsibility. The piece cites Medicare, education, and energy assistance programs as examples, urging spending restraint and stronger leadership to cut nonessential welfare programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Edwards
Tad DeHaven
Congress
Parent Drug Corps
Compassion Capital Fund
Healthierus.gov
Corporation For National and Community Service
National Service
Ted Kennedy
Bush
Education Department
Cato Institute
Cato.org
Also Mentioned on This Page
PTE
Ottawaherald.com
The
Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar St
Cedar
Ottawaherald
Harris Group
Jeanny Sharp
Isharp
S. Cedar
Gand
Gordon Billingsley
Gordon
Linda Brown
Kathy Miller
Kriniller
Kan Kistner
Kristnar
Otawaherald
Bill Gray
Bgray
Ottawaherald.car
Tim Millbern
Sir Hoggs
Sir Hogg
Osa
FER
Suncha
Jim
Hightower
Minuteman Press
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!