State faces budget crisis with new Kansas regime
TOPEKA AP It is a tough time for on the job training as the Legislature prepares to convene January 13 under new House leadership and Gov elect Kathleen Sebelius. A projected billion dollar gap looms over 18 months, while outgoing Gov Bill Graves cut a 312 million deficit. Doug Mays, incoming House Speaker, says conflict possible but session may be brief. veterans in leadership promise experience.
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Legislative leaders named for 2003 session in Kansas
The AP lists Doug Mays as speaker designates age 52 from Topeka, Clay Aurand 40 from Courtland as majority leader, Dennis McKinney 42 from Greensburg as minority leader, Melvin Neufeld 62 from Ingalls as Appropriations chair, Dave Kerr 57 from Hutchinson as president, Lana Oleen 53 from Manhattan as majority leader, Anthony onstes 49 from Topeka as minority leader, Steve Morrs 50 from Hugeton as chair of Ways and Means, with detailed bios on each official.
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Hillsboro
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Hutchinson
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Lana Oleen
Manhattan
Emporia State University
Emporia State
Bush plan seeks Medicare changes with drug benefit
The Bush administration plans to propose broad Medicare reforms including a prescription drug benefit, drawing early Democratic opposition. Officials say guidelines to Capitol Hill will outline competition among providers, with more details to come before the January State of the Union.
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Salvation Army faces shortfall risk to youth and services
The Salvation Army, behind on donations, warns reduced funding may force cutbacks in utilities rent food prescriptions and youth programs including after school and Friday teen nights. Local leader Frost appeals to city support noting 100 monthly clients use these services and thrift stores closed due to costs.
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Frost
Flippers to reunite for inaugural gala performance
The 1960s band the Flippers, including Crotty Tam and Wierman plus Dennis Loewen and Roger Lewis, prepare for an El Dorado rehearsal ahead of a Sebelius inaugural dance. They will share the stage with Lawrence singer Kelly Hunt. The group aims to honor their horn driven sound while noting members’ post 60s musical growth.
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Tammen
Wierman
Dennis Loewen
Lawrence
Roger Lewis
Wichita
Dennis Frederick
Nashville
Gary Claxson
Daniel Hein
Arkansas
Larry Avery
BBC
Salina
Avery
Lewis
Butler County Community College
el Dorado
Larned
California
Kelly Hunt
GCCC Hosts Nonpartisan Topeka Reception for Sebelius
Lydia Gonzales and Doug Crotty plan a southwest reception in Topeka to congratulate governor elect Sebelius and lieutenant governor elect, a nonpartisan event for Kansans. Contacts and Friday schedule matters are noted, with additional receptions in Hays Wichita Salina Pittsburg Kansas City, and a Sunday Family Festival.
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Lydia Gonzales
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Doug Crotty
Garden City
Crotty
Hays
Wichita
Salina
Pittsburg
Kansas City
Sebelius
Kansas
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