Love chosen to fill remaining Senate term in 38th District
In Dodge City GOP precinct committee vote Republican Garrett Love 101 to 38 for former Rep Melvin Neufeld 38 and Charles Sellens 3. Love, a 2010 Washburn graduate, will take the Kansas Senate seat in January after winning a House race in November. Governor appointment required. Love's move triggers a January nomination in the 115th House District. Huelskamp vacated the 38th District to join Congress.
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Hard line on immigration lies ahead
Washington pundits foresee a sharp shift in U S immigration policy as Republicans take control of the House. Early next session will push tests of Citizenship for children with illegal parents, E Verify employer checks, and possible curbs on federal funds for cities not enforcing immigration laws. Democrats failed to pass the Dream Act amid year end debate.
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Kansas enforces statewide texting ban begins Saturday
Finney County Sheriff Kevin Bascue says the anti texting law takes effect January 1 with citations replacing warnings. The Kansas rule prohibits texting in all vehicles including those waiting at stops and mirrors federal and state limits. The law, Senate Bill 300, also requires minors to wear helmets and permits school buses to stay in service while emails and instant messages while driving are banned.
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Local economy shows signs of growth in Kansas
The Telegram lists a sixth piece in a 2010 series noting that despite nationwide job losses, southwest Kansas farms benefit from a strong wheat harvest with yields reaching around 80 bushels per acre. Officials say the agricul ture based economy remains resilient amid broader woes.
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