Kansas Senate advances statewide gun carry bill on safety grounds
The bill would expand carrying of firearms and ammunition statewide to replace patchwork local rules. It bars cities from requesting permit disclosure by public employees and protects job rights for permit holders while allowing work-hour weapon bans. The measure passed the Senate on a strong voice vote and awaits a formal roll call.
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McPherson
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Overland Park
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City approves airport restroom remodel and new waiting area
Garden City commissioners award the airport rest room project to Lee Construction with a 235,497 bid, despite 4.4 percent over the architect's 225,500 estimate, after waiving a policy rule. Architect Nelson notes phased work raised costs while ensuring functioning facilities. Construction could start in two to three months with materials on hand, funded in the 2014 budget.
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Kansas House panel backs prairie chicken sovereignty bill
A Kansas House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee approved a bill declaring federal authority over prairie chickens and their habitat in Kansas to be invalid. The measure targets both lesser and greater prairie chickens, seeks court action to halt federal regulation, and comes as the Fish and Wildlife Service considered listing the species. Gov. Brownback supports conservation and opposing federal overreach while the full House, and later the Senate, weigh the bill amid drought and legal action.
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Washington
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Oklahoma
Texas
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Brownback
Associated Press
Stanton County Voters Reject School Building Plan
Stanton County residents vote against a $23.9 million bond to move elementary grades to the former middle school, citing cost and space concerns. Option A, discussed at three January meetings, would have avoided major tax increases but still faced objections over potential delays and project scope. Voters note three baseball fields and safety and classroom-size issues as key factors in opposition.
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Lawrence
Nina Sipes
Stanton County
Sipes
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