Tax hikes on tobacco and alcohol spark mixed talks in Kansas
Kansas lawmakers hear proposed increases from Gov. Sam Brownback to raise cigarette taxes by 1.00 per pack and liquor taxes from 8 to 16 percent. Health groups back higher tobacco levies. opposition centers on cross‑border sales and job losses. Industry voices urge opposition.
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Missouri
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Topeka Rep pushes third try at domestic battery sentencing reform
Topeka Representative Annie Kuether seeks House Bill 2071 to require judges to consider abuse orders restraining orders and stalking protections when sentencing offenders. The bill would inform sentencing but faces Republican concerns over divorce related orders and has not yet cleared the floor.
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Topeka
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Garden City
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GCCC student Gretchen Hogan earns 2016 PTK Public Safety Scholar honor
Gretchen Hogan a criminal justice major from Garden City Community College was selected as a 2016 Richard L. Resurreccion Public Safety Scholar from Phi Theta Kappa. She earned a 3.94 GPA and plans to study forensic chemical science at Washburn University. Hogan was one of two recipients joining Don Finley of Hocking College.
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Garden City Community College
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Hocking College
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Hi Plains Feed, LLC
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