Lawmakers push to ban political robo calls in Kansas
House Democrats seek legislation to bar automated political calls to voters on the National Do Not Call Registry. The plan allows direct contact by candidates and mirrors Missouri efforts, while ethics officials note calls should disclose funding sources. The move follows complaints during last year’s attorney general race and parallels actions in other states.
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Protests in Wichita Echo 1991 Battles Over Abortion
Kansas' largest city braced for possible abortion demonstrations sparked by Operation Rescue. A few dozen protesters picketed Dr. George Tiller's clinic as police kept crowds away and a heavy security presence watched the courthouse. Protests were peaceful with no arrests.
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Morrison unsure he has all records in abortion clinic probe
Kansas Attorney General Paul Morrison questions whether all copies from the predecessor’s investigation of two abortion clinics are in hand. He cites concerns over 90 patient records and notes possible material from a Planned Parenthood clinic in Johnson County.
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Legoland plan shifts to Missouri for Kansas City park
RED Development and Merlin Entertainments intend to build a Legoland theme park with a Sea Life aquarium and a 100 acre, 539 million development in Lee's Summit, Missouri. The project would use store and office taxes for funding and seek a tax increment financing vote next month.
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