Kansans rally against restroom privacy bills at statehouse
Opponents protest proposed Kansas measures that would define gender by chromosomes and restrict restroom use in schools and colleges. The bills threaten civil rights, allow $2500 lawsuits for each incident, and faced no traction in 2016. Supporters argue privacy, while critics warn of harassment and violence.
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Grocery lobby pushes liquor sales proposal in Kansas
Uncork Kansas proposes allowing grocery and convenience stores to sell full strength liquor for upfront fees of 10 000 to 200 000 and annual renewals, with 80 percent participation potentially bringing about 41.9 million dollars in state revenue to ease a 300 million dollar deficit over 15 months. Critics call the plan desperation and a threat to small retailers.
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Kansas
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Sam Brownback
Jessica Lucas
Free Enterprise
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Tuck Duncan
Kansas Wine and Spirits Wholesalers Association
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Appeals court upholds DUI conviction on good faith evidence
Kansas Court of Appeals ruled the blood alcohol test remains admissible despite the defunct consent statute. Brent Kraemer was stopped for a turn signal lapse in Salina on Sept 5 2013 and failed field tests. He admitted to one beer and his BAC was 0.189.
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Kansas Supreme Court
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Court of Appeals
Dridge
Steve Leben
Anthony Powell
Standridge
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