Senate committee approves Sam Williams as revenue secretary
The Kansas Senate taxation panel unanimously confirmed Wichita businessman Sam Williams to lead the Department of Revenue. Williams promised to review practices and improve transparency as lawmakers weigh a $320 million budget shortfall and potential reforms. The nomination now goes to the full Senate for a vote.
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Garden Plain
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Civil Air Patrol commander resigns over death threat post
Jonathan Holder, commander of the 77th Composite Squadron in Emporia, resigned after calling for Rep. Stephanie Clayton to be hanged and swing from a tree over concealed carry bills. CAP suspended him pending investigation, noting the 2001 recruit and 2016 lieutenant colonel ranks, and the squadron’s 15 members.
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Topeka Capital-Journal
Jonathan Holder
Emporia
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Southwest Garden City Duplicate Bridge results and schedule
The Garden City Duplicate Bridge Club held a 25 board Howell Sunday with Kempton Nally posting 60 percent to win by three. Monday night saw 8 pairs finish 28 boards with Bartlett Enslow taking first at 64 percent, Craig Kempton second, Patrick Bryant third. Regulars meet 7 p.m. Mondays and 1 15 p.m. Tuesdays at the Senior Center, 907 N 10th St, with Sunday sessions for sanctioned play. Call Kempton at 620 276 2876 for partners.
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Betty Nally
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Roger Morris
Faye Anderson
Pat Barber
Dorothy Bartlett
Virginia Enslow
May Craig
Kempton
Ron Patrick
Irene Bryant
Finney County
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Donna Preston
Bob Ellis
John Bunnell
Ruth Romesburg
Marian Wilson
Ellis
Kansas sees January revenue beat. lawmakers weigh shortfall fix
Kansas collected about $24 million more than January estimates, aiding but not closing a projected budget gap of over $310 million. Lawmakers consider using the PMIB investment fund to cover this year’s shortfall while eyeing long term pension and IT issues, with education funding needing attention.
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Kansas
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Carolyn McGinn
Sedgwick
Sam Brownback
KPERS
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Republican
Dan Kerschen
Garden Plain
Revenue Department
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