Lawmakers decry gut and go tactics in legislative coffee
State Rep. Russ Jennings criticizes the gut and go method used to pass bills. He says the House is deprived of debate and amendments as a joint conference shapes a yes or no vote. Jennings warns of Washington like gridlock if pattern continues, risking the House’s effectiveness.
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State says removals rise for abuse and neglect in Kansas
Topeka Kansas the Department for Children and Families reports that 59 percent of child removals this fiscal year are due to abuse and neglect. The shift from past years shows non abuse reasons at 41 percent. DCF secretary Phyllis Gilmore says the agency aims to keep families together when safety allows.
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Telegram wins sweepstakes awards in KPA contest
The Garden City Telegram topped both News and Advertising sweepstakes in the Kansas Press Association Awards of Excellence luncheon in Junction City. News staff earned 17 first-place finishes and 31 runner-up and third-place results. advertising notched seven first-place awards and 24 total firsts, making the Telegram the sole daily paper to win its division sweepstakes in both categories.
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