Kansans hear liberal toast as Sebelius aids shift
Author Thomas Frank praised Kansas political progress after Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius helped tilt the state left. The inaugural gala featured six statewide officers as Frank urged a broader liberal tilt, while GOP chair candidates vie with high tech campaigns. Senate Republicans push a permanent government-closure commission, railing at BEST while water policy rallies seek more public input with Basin Advisory Committee openings across 12 basins.
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Slots at Kansas race tracks eyed as industry savior
Kansas racing officials call the industry grim with betting at 85 million in 2005 down from 273 million in 1990. Slot machines at tracks in Wichita Kansas City and Frontenac are seen as potential relief, amid mixed legislative support and a projected 2008 deficit.
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Kansas Guard unit stays longer in Iraq
Kansas National Guard members from the 1st Battalion, 161st Field Artillery based in Wichita will remain in Iraq up to 125 extra days as President Bush expands ground forces by 21,500. About 115 guardsmen stay from spring to summer attached to the 34th Division, with 900 total guardsmen in country.
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