Legislature Reappraisal Faces Longstanding Impasse
In Topeka the Legislature wrestles with enforcing uniform property taxation as required by the state constitution. Debates hinge on timing and legality of statewide reappraisal and possible constitutional amendments to allow differential tax rates by class. Gov. Carlin demands amendment with reappraisal. opponents fear shifts to homeowners and farmers. A House hearing on Carlin's amendment is set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
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GM Warns Against Delays in Kansas City Plant Move
GM warns unresolved issues could push a planned 500 million auto assembly plant from western Kansas City, Kansas, to other sites. May 1 deadline looms for utilities funding, 20 year service contract, I-435 funding, and Port Authority powers. Plant aims for 1983 opening and cites local workforce as an incentive to stay.
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