Dancing with tax distractions in Kansas politics
Martin Hawver notes the Kansas legislature may focus on marginal tax rates as a centerpiece of the coming session. He explains 6.45 percent applies to income above 60,000 for married couples, while lower brackets apply to smaller incomes. The piece weighs class implications and voter attention away from average tax rates and toward targeted tax cuts.
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Occupy Main Street over Walmart and debt relief
A Montgomery County Chronicle column argues that the OWS movement mistargets authorities and urges locals to repair the economy by supporting hometown businesses. It calls for individuals to spend locally, occupy Main Street, and curb box store dominance to boost jobs and national outlook.
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Oil giants seek 135 million tax windfall in Texas
Jim Hightower reports Valero Energy and about 16 refiners are pressing to retroactively tax exempt hydrotreaters that reduce pollution off their properties. State agencies say benefits occur off-site and air quality worsens as sulfur dioxide is burned off. Politicians aligned with Gov. Perry expected to approve the refund, draining funds from local school budgets already cut by 4 billion statewide.
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