Tax fairness debate on fast food levy in Detroit
Critics argue a 2 percent meals tax would fall hardest on the poor and burden workers, while supporters say the impact on residents and eateries would be limited. Detroit cites existing revenue streams and a pressed tax base, with officials still defining fast food and considering broader restaurant taxes.
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California State University
Sacramento
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Michigan Restaurant Association
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Detroit
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Michigan
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Washington
Anthony Adams
Adams
Wendy’s
White Castle
Starbucks
Ottawa's conservative town backs a young mayor's growth push
Ottawa Kansas's small city with five public and three private schools slowly grows under Blaine Finch. He balances student life with a 27 hour course load while touring neighborhoods to push downtown renewal, Main Street preservation, and broader housing to attract shoppers and new families despite Wal-Mart drawing crowds.
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Change Resist
Ottawa University
Ottawa
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Wal-Mart
Main Street
Main Street Association
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Ramsey
Wal- Mart
JC Penney
Potter's Wheel
Main
Jason Camis
Nfarnet
Exmayor
Kansas City
Deb Barker
County Records and Research Center
Franklin County
Mom
Area vehicle accidents injure drivers and passengers
The Herald reports on two weekend crashes. Carrie Warren, 28, of Richmond, was flown to Overland Park Regional Medical Center in good condition after her car rolled on Cloud Road. Rodney Warren, 38, was treated and released at Ransom Memorial Hospital. In a separate 10:30 p.m. crash on K-68, Rachel J. Angel, 19, of Topeka, was listed in fair condition at Stormont Vail Hospital. passengers Jamie Barnes and Eric Gomez were also treated, Gomez listed fair and Barnes satisfactory.
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Richmond
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Carrie Warren
Cloud Road
Rodney Warren
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Franklin-Osage County
Rachel J. Angel
Topeka
Angel
Stormont Vail Hospital
Jamie B. Barnes
Eric L. Gomez
Ottawa
Stormont Vail
Gomez
Barnes
Gas prices may fall as crude oil stays near $50
Oil supply remains steady keeping pump prices down in the short term. Self serve regular averages $2.21 per gallon, midgrade $2.31, and premium $2.41 for the period as producers maximize output.
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