Finney’s $460 million tax relief plan proposal
Harris News Analysis outlines a plan tied to Gov. Joan Finney’s platform promising $460 million in property tax relief and more direct democracy. The plan would condition relief on district consolidation, with the state assuming bond debt to reduce levies, via new bonds by the Kansas Development Finance Authority, and would require local referendums.
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Mike Shields Harris
Topeka
Joan Finney
Finney
Kansas
Capitol
Mike Hayden
Kansas Developmental Finance Authority
Tonight's Weather Forecast for Kansas Regions
Clear tonight with lows 25 to 30 adults. Saturday through Monday expect no precipitation in Kansas with highs in the upper 40s and 50s on Saturday and Sunday and mainly 40s Monday. Lows range from mid-20s to mid-30s Saturday and Sunday, mainly in the 20s Monday. Yesterday's high and low records noted with historical context and usual barometer reading around 30.65 inches. Sunset tonight 5 00, sunrise tomorrow 7 20.
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Kansas
State officials weigh using bond funds to cover jail project shortfall
In Topeka officials consider siphoning interest earnings from prison bond proceeds to close an estimated 6 million funding gap for two facilities. The plan targets a 640 cell maximum security prison near El Dorado and a 150 bed mental health center in Leavenworth, with total costs rising from initial estimates.
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Topeka
Kan
el Dorado
Lamed
Steve Davies
Ed Martin
Division of Architectural Services
Davies
Joan Finney
Wall Street Moved Slightly Lower Amid Market Uncertainty
The Dow Jones average edged down 2.23 to 2,532.92 at midday on the NYSE as volume reached 58.15 million shares. Analysts anticipated profit-taking after gains earlier in the week while the market showed no clear direction awaiting the UN vote on force to eject Iraq from Kuwait.
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New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street
United Nations
Iraq
Kuwait
Ottawa Herald postal rates ad page fragment 1990
A fragment from the Ottawa Herald lists subscription and mail rates effective April 1 1990 for Ottawa Kansas and Franklin County areas. Prices cover carrier and motor routes, mail within Kansas and out of state with various monthly quarterly and yearly options.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
State of Kansas
Kansas Guard adjutant general named as Desert Shield mobilizes
The Kansas National Guard appoints Brig. Gen. Jim Rueger to succeed Maj. Gen. Philip B. Finley as adjutant general amid preparations for active Desert Shield duty. Gov. Hayden approved Rueger, 53, deputy commander of the 35th Infantry Division based in Leavenworth, on the same day Defense Department moves to activate Kansas units.
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Topeka
Kansas National Guard
Mike Hayden
Jim Rueger
Philip B. Finley
Finley
Rueger
35Th Infantry Division
Leavenworth
Kan
Joan Finney
Hayden
Department of Defense
Saudi Arabia
West Franklin board advances routine agenda in special meeting
West Franklin school board approves 1991 audit contract for 3200 dollars with Bogner and Button. It destroys outdated records and seeks bids on a replacement steel roof for Williamsburg, hires part time aides for Appanoose and Pomona, notes ESU graduate performance, and plans an all day Jan 26 work session to review goals.
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Diane Yeamans
Herald
Pomona
West Franklin School Board
Bogner and
Button
Lawrence Certified Public Accountants
Buter
Williamsburg
Butler
Appanoose
James E. Cain
Cain
Education Center
Seasonal ads and events fill Ottawa area listings
A flood of local promotions runs through December with Christmas open houses sellouts and special hours. Antique mall sales, restaurant buffets, florists, and pawn shops offer discounts and prizes while multiple organizations hold pancake breakfasts, tours of homes, and charity fundraisers. Santa visits, door prizes, and community notices accompany business hours.
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Henderson
Chase County
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Mike Zucca
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West Franklin
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Tecumseh Street
Old Depot Museum
Blume
S. Main
Franklin County Reading Council
OMA
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Hill House
Woolrich
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