http://kmuw.org en http://kmuw.org/post/realtors-rally-save-income-tax-breaks-kansas-homeowners <p>More than 200 real estate agents rallied in Topeka Wednesday morning to ask lawmakers to preserve two different income tax breaks for homeowners.</p><p>The Kansas Association of Realtors gathered at the Statehouse before sending members to meet with state legislators.</p> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:23:39 +0000 Kate Clause 12682 at http://kmuw.org http://kmuw.org/post/senate-committee-approves-gov-brownbacks-tax-plan <p>The Kansas Senate Assessment and Taxation committee endorsed most of Gov. &nbsp;Sam Brownback's tax plan Tuesday. &nbsp;The committee spent fewer than 10 minutes discussing the governor's proposals before approving the bill.&nbsp;<span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;The legislation could move to the full senate for debate next week. </span></p> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:35:48 +0000 Associated Press 12626 at http://kmuw.org http://kmuw.org/post/governor-proclaims-wednesday-armed-forces-appreciation-day-ks <p>Gov. &nbsp;Sam Brownback has proclaimed Wednesday "Armed Forces Appreciation Day" in Kansas.</p><p>The g<span style="line-height: 1.5;">overnor </span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">says it's "a chance to show our deep gratitude for their service and sacrifice--and the sacrifice made by their families. Today we pledge our support for them in peace, in crisis, and in war."&nbsp;</span></p> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:48:39 +0000 Kate Clause 11608 at http://kmuw.org