Weather outlook turns colder with possible evening showers
Tonight turns colder with a 40 percent chance for showers and a possible thunderstorm. Low temperatures 30 to 35. Saturday remains cool and partly cloudy with highs in the mid 40s. For more weather details see Page 2.
GOP Pushes Immediate 60 Billion Tax Cut Amid Economy Weakness
Senate Republicans push to pair a $60 billion immediate tax cut with a 10 year $983 billion reduction in rates, arguing faster relief can aid the economy. President Bush supports speed but backs his broader package while Democrats seek a more modest, longer term plan. The debate centers on how quickly and who benefits most from tax relief.
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Planning Commission denies subdivision request
Planning Commission votes 8 1 to deny a rezoning request by B J DeGrande to change about 120 acres along Old Highway 50 from A 1 agriculture to A 1 residential. The advisory board will forward the denial to County Commission for final action as residents voice traffic and infrastructure concerns.
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Early Childhood Education Bill Gets House Backing
Educators applaud the focus of a $29.4 million plan to raise third grade proficiency in reading writing and math as the measure passes 105 to 17 in the Kansas House. Critics doubt funding is enough and the bill heads to the Senate with a late April outlook.
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County planners reject Dodson rezoning request
Franklin County Planning Commission denied Dodson International Parts Inc. rezoning a 98 acre tract from A-3 to I-2, citing no suitable district and proposing A-2 with a special use permit instead. The company plans to appeal to the County Commission, while opponents note future industrial use concerns and infrastructure readiness.
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