Kansas Senate backs bill to allow early presidential primary
Consensus grows among Kansas legislators for an early February 2008 presidential primary. The Senate approved a bill to rewrite election laws giving Secretary of State Thornburgh more date-setting flexibility and fixing a filing deadline flaw. The measure moves to the House, facing opposition over cost and political timing.
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Topeka
Kansas
Senate
Ron Thornburgh
Thornburgh
House
Melvin Neufeld
Rengalls
South Carolina
Iowa
New Hampshire
Tim Huelskamp
Rfowler
Kansans
Goodland Firefighters Resign Over Chief Gilmer Dispute
Goodland faces a void in fire protection as 12 volunteer firefighters quit in protest of Fire Chief Scott Gilmer. The mass resignation follows their demand that Gilmer step down after a 30 day suspension and his July cigarette theft case, which jurors later acquitted. City Manager Wayne Hill voiced support for Gilmer, calling the workers' stance appalling and stating the chief has done an excellent job.
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Goodland
Scott Gilmer
Stan Duell
Duell
Gilmer
Wayne Hill
Hill
Lawmakers press water releases impacting Kansas barge routes
Kansas lawmakers grilled Corps of Engineers officials over ongoing releases from Milford Turtle Creek and Perry reservoirs to aid Missouri River navigation. They cited drops in lake levels hurting fishing boating recreation and possible irrigation cuts. Officials said drought complicates goals and noted the Missouri system could be shortened by up to 61 days this year. Some leaders floated buying the federal water share as a potential fix.
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Topeka
Hns
Federal Corps of Engineers
Kansas River
Missouri River
Sharon Schwartz
Washington
Missouri
Kansas
Schwartz
Milford
Turtle Creek
Perry
John Paul Woodley
Army For Civil Works
Northcentral
Woodley
Bill Graves
Senate Agriculture
Mark Taddiken
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Sam Brownback
David Haley
Haley
Kansas City
Huelskamp
Neufeld
Goodland City
LST
Mel Hart
Knights of Columbus Council
YMCA
Texas
McGee's
E. Kansas
Bobby Wild
Sbeglobal
Mrs Beuma
Wheat Lands Restaurant
E. Fulton St
Jones - Holcomb
Red Baron
Stein
Athin
Rae
Ryt
aBerrie
Eagles Lodge N. Highway 83
Mary
Hamas
Wwelcome
Tolarden City
American Legion
W. Pine
Garden City
Tren A Rco Ested Cue
East
Fulton Street
Garden Carta
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