Priest pleads guilty to indecencies with altar boys in Kansas
Former Catholic priest Robert Larson, 71, pleads guilty to one felony and three misdemeanors for indecent liberties with a child. The acts occurred between 1984 and 1986 with four altar boys. Larson cried as his lawyer spoke, and sentencing is set for March 22.
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Wichita
Robert Larson
Dan Monnat
Theodore Ice
Larson
Harvey County
Matt Treaster
Darren Razor
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Ice
Personal Responsibility bill questions House insurance panel
The Personal Responsibility Act would bar injury victims who were driving without insurance or under the influence from suing for pain and suffering in vehicle accidents, even if not at fault, while allowing recovery for economic losses. Rep. Bob Tomlinson said the bill aims to curb crime and boost compliance with state laws.
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PEKA
House
Bob Tomlinson
Roeland Park
Tomlinson
Veteran KC broadcaster Murray Nolte dies at 72
Murray Nolte, a veteran Kansas City broadcaster and civic leader, dies of heart failure at 72. He chaired the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority board and held roles at WDAF TV Telecable of Overland Park and Johnson County Community College Foundation. He served as mayor and administrator of Merriam and participated in county and regional transport committees.
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Kansas City
Murray Nolte
Nolte
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
Board of
Telecable of
Overland Park
Johnson County Community College Foundation
Merriam
Johnson County Commission
Mid-America
Kansas Lottery bill clears House despite a flaw
The Kansas House approved a bill to extend the lottery's life to July 1, 2008, by an 82 to 40 vote amid bipartisan support and complaints from Democrats about insufficient review of lottery operations. The bill would curb ads, ban credit card purchases, and reduce daily Keno plays, with projected sales declines of 8 to 10 million dollars annually. A $4 million airport subsidy provision creates an extra $1 million funding clash, but Senate leaders pledge to fix it before final action hoped by week’s end. Senate hearings were planned with a possible Thursday floor vote.
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Topeka
Senate
House
Kansas
Wichita
Clay Aurand
School finance reform unlikely this session in Kansas
Kansas lawmakers show little likelihood of rewriting the school funding formula this session. Rep. Ralph Tanner warns debate time is short as a House subcommittee reports on defining a suitable education and funding, with a study planned after adjournment. A one year financing plan without tax increases is under review by the Appropriations subcommittee, amid revenue shortfalls. A separate education panel seeks greater accountability from K-12, aiming for 90 percent third graders proficient in reading, writing, and math under testing.
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Topeka
House
Ralph Tanner
Tanner
Baldwin City
House Appropriations
Kansas
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Ways and Means
Kathe Lloyd
R-Clay Center
Lloyd’s Subcommittee
Legislative clock ticks as 2001 session nears 90 days
The House endorsed a Kansas Lottery expansion despite a technical flaw and potential sales impact. Senate panels reviewed federal water quality standards seen as illogical by some lawmakers. A school funding distribution formula reform appears unlikely this session. The House Insurance Committee heard testimony on capping damages in lawsuits by uninsured or feloniously injured individuals.
Renovation of Statehouse could begin in full
TOPEKA AP Renovation of the Statehouse basement could begin this fall as part of an eight year 120 million restoration of the Capitol. The project approved by the Legislature last year includes modernization of heating plumbing cooling electrical and water systems safety improvements and restoration to its historic appearance. Statehouse architect Bill Groth gave a brief status report. The Capitol's east wing is to be renovated first and repairs of the stone exterior and roof could begin during the summer.
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Topeka
Statehouse
Capitol
Bill Groth
Joint Committee On State Building
Groth
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