Taxes cut by school plan debated in House vote
The Capitol reports the House debated school finance for over 12 hours on Wednesday. A new plan cut average school levies to 29 mills, with no objections to property tax relief. The author supported the package but argued it is overfunded and needs school reform.
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House
Franklin County
Baldwin
Ottawa
Senate
Capitol
Topeka
Betty Sue Shumway
Centropolis
Lincoln
Lawmaker warns against statewide mill levy and tax shift
A Kansas legislator criticizes a half billion dollar school finance measure and a proposed statewide mill levy, arguing it would set a floor to future tax increases while the current formula needs fixes. He recalls past tax policies, warns of consequences, and invites residents to a March 25 town meeting in Lyndon to discuss the takeover of Corps of Engineers land by Wildlife and Parks. He provides contact details for further input.
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House
Kansas
Corps of Engineers
State Department of Wildlife and Parks
Lyndon
Agenda set for busy week in Kansas legislature
The schedule lists numerous committee meetings and hearings across both chambers. Highlights include HB 2709 on anti drive-by shootings, HB 2775 and SB 339 tax relief measures, SCR 1637 constitutional amendment on citizen law initiative, and SB 479 uniform sentencing. також mentions confirmations for state racing commission and retirement board.
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Senate
Dana Nelson
State Racing Commission
Jody Boeding
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees
House Agriculture
Kansas Foundation For Ag
State Board of Regents
Kansas Corporation Commission Regulation
Judiciary
Kansas Weather Outlook With Rain Chances This Week
The forecast spans Monday to Wednesday with dry Monday and a chance of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs range from the low 50s to the lower 60s Monday, then fall to the upper 30s northwest to lower 50s southeast by Wednesday. Lows run from 30 to 35 Monday, in the 40s Tuesday, down to the upper 20s northwest to near 40 southeast on Wednesday.
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Kansas
Israel faces probe over suspected arms tech transfers
Washington probes from China to South Africa and Chile. Israel allegedly sold US weapons tech including Python-3 missiles to China and anti tank missiles to South Africa. Officials say Israel denies wrongdoing while U S officials push for answers and possible discipline. The State Department inspector general prepares a report on export licensing lapses.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bush Administration
Israel
China
U.S
Beijing
Richard A. Clarke
United States
The
Wall Street Journal
South Africa
Ethiopia
Chile
State Department
Richard Boucher
Clarke
Inspector General
Pentagon
Rand Corp
Ottawa Herald subscription rates listed for 1981 advance plans
The Ottawa Herald32 details subscription pricing effective March 1 1981 and after for Ottawa and surrounding areas including carrier and mail options. Rates cover one to twelve months with varying prices by location and delivery method. All rates are in advance and include state sales tax.
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Jim R. Hitch
Terry Ostmeyer
Jean Rossman
Ottawa
Cariar
Franklin County
State of Kansas
Sutton's Jewelry 42nd Anniversary Sale and Real Estate Ads
Mixed ad brief notices include Sutton's Jewelry anniversary sale listing 14K chain arrivals and 242-3723, Ottawa Real Estate contact 242-7576, and Rex's Barber Shop 242-2104. Also posted are Wendy's breakfast specials and a legal service promotion Baldwin Jct 594-2111, with a correction about new homes in Ottawa.
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Ottawa
Ottawa Real Estate
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Garey
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