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ALEC commends Kansas legislators for filing Health Care Freedom Amendment

Admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:34:48 +0000

ALEC commends Kansas legislators for filing Health Care Freedom Amendment
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) — the nation’s largest nonpartisan individual membership association of state legislators — congratulates Kansas State Senator Mary Pilcher Cook and Representatives Peggy Mast and Brenda Landwehr for filing the Kansas Health Care Freedom Amendment, which would protect the right of individuals to make their own health care choices.

‘Twitches’ suggested for Kansas $25 tax filing fee legislation

Admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:33:05 +0000

‘Twitches’ suggested for Kansas $25 tax filing fee legislation
TOPEKA — Kansas Revenue Secretary Joan Wagnon suggested tweaking a proposed $25 fee to file income taxes on paper so that it would not harm the poor and elderly.

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Kansas State ends Lincoln losing streak with 19-point win

Admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:59:02 +0000

Kansas State ends Lincoln losing streak with 19-point win
LINCOLN, Neb. — Games in the Big 12 Conference are rarely dull, but Kansas State’s 7

Seymour Thunder shot put and discus star Jessica Maroszek will sign letter of intent to attend University of Kansas

Admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:58:12 +0000

Seymour Thunder shot put and discus star Jessica Maroszek will sign letter of intent to attend University of Kansas
Over Thanksgiving weekend last November, Jessica Maroszek made a verbal commitment to attend the University of Kansas and participate in track and field. She was so happy about it that she had to celebrate.

Two Kansas Student-Athletes Featured on the 2010-11 KU Women of Distinction Calendar

Admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:19:02 +0000

Two Kansas Student-Athletes Featured on the 2010-11 KU Women of Distinction Calendar
Two KU student-athletes – Rebeka Stowe (left) and Joy Bunting – are among the 24 women featured on the 2010-11 University of Kansas Women of Distinction calendar. Those honored were recognized at a reception Monday at the Kansas Union.

Synthetic pot bill advances in Kansas House

Admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:14:44 +0000

Synthetic pot bill advances in Kansas House
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Using or selling synthetic drugs that mimic the effects of marijuana would be illegal under a bill advancing Tuesday in the Kansas House.

Advocates, Prosecutors Pushing for Tougher Kansas Domestic Violence Law

Admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:07:00 +0000

Advocates, Prosecutors Pushing for Tougher Kansas Domestic Violence Law
A proposed new Kansas law might mean tougher jail sentences for those convicted of domestic abuse as a bill being considered in a Kansas House committee would expand what the stae considers domestic violence crime.

Kansas spends money meant for water lawsuit

Admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:42:50 +0000

Kansas spends money meant for water lawsuit
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers accidentally spent $17 million set aside to finance litigation aimed at forcing Colorado and Nebraska to abide by water compacts, state officials said Monday.

Kansas Veterans Home safe — for now

Admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:32:04 +0000

Kansas Veterans Home safe — for now
WINFIELD — Sen. Steve Abrams, R-Arkansas City, and Rep. Ed Trimmer, D-Winfield, did their best to assure the residents of the Kansas Veterans Home that their home was safe.

Different look for Kansas

Admin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:30:07 +0000

Different look for Kansas
BOULDER, Colo. —Last week, as the Kansas Jayhawks prepared for rival Kansas State, scout team players received an assignment that begged a philosophical question of them: How far were they willing to go to make KU coach Bill Self happy at the expense of their teammates?