Attorneys Dixon and Jones chart parallel Kansas paths
Two Kansas lawyers and state leaders, Dixon and Jones, share a history from small towns to statewide roles. Dixon led the Kansas Association of Counties starting in 1993, Jones chaired the Republican Party of Kansas in 1995, and both say their work aims to sustain rural communities and county services amid district realignments and state policy shifts.
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Iraqi detainees linked to al Qaeda and Saddam era officials
U S officials say a captured Iraqi, Hijazi, may have al Qaeda links from his time as Iraqs ambassador to Turkey and Mukhabarat director of external operations. He allegedly met Osama bin Laden in Kandahar in 1998. Aziz and another senior spy are also captured. Rumsfeld notes 7000 to 7500 Iraqis captured and about 1000 released.
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Morris tours Garden City schools looks at charter option
Morris visits Garden City on a charter school tour with Pipurger and Trujillo to assess alternatives in education. She notes half of charter applications were rejected this year and urges longer lead times and state district collaboration. She praises bilingual programs like Jen nie Wilson Elementary and urges more opportunities for English speakers to learn Spanish.
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Review of death penalty costs prompts Kansas rethink
Kansas Senator Steve Morris calls for a review of costs to provide lawyers for capital murder defendants, noting a recent rise in budget for indigent defense. He warns rising costs may force reevaluation of the death penalty, citing Florida and Texas for comparison amid lengthy appeals and high legal fees. The costs for the cases of John E. Robinson Sr and Reginald and Jonathan Carr approached $2 million.
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Farmers attend show to view latest farming equipment
Classmate David Burkhart notes the interest in newest machinery at the event. Kansas State University ag economist Doug Stucky explains farm accounting software helps many western Kansas farmers manage finances. Frahm from Colby, with Dutch and Polish interns, finds rain calm but economy remains shaky. he stays hopeful that land and ingenuity endure.
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Panel seeks funding for drug programs in Kansas
In Topeka two legislative committees backed separate bills to fully fund new drug treatment programs as required by a new law diverting some offenders from prison. Each panel approved 6.4 million dollars, while Gov. Sebelius proposed 1.3 million to develop the programs and sought additional funds amid tight finances. Some lawmakers criticized using cash reserves from community corrections for the plan.
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