Officials weigh in on proposed bus safety belt law
Kansas educators and officials debate a bill on adding seat belts to new school buses. Proponents cite safety and reduced distractions, while opponents warn of repair costs and evacuation challenges. Authorities note no current fatalities in Kansas, and districts would have time to prepare before any new rule takes effect.
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Campus carry debate draws crowded tense hearing
A Kansas campus carry hearing saw proponents outnumber opponents as supporters spoke over an hour and opponents about 20 minutes. Testimony reiterated familiar points about safety, rights, and college funding for security measures, with students and faculty warning of risks and recruiting impacts. Measures to repeal face a tough veto override, as lawmakers weigh security and training concerns amid an energetic audience.
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Kansas lawmaker leaves loaded handgun in committee room
Kansas Representative Willie Dove left a .380 handgun strapped to his ankle under a desk in the House Education Committee room after walking out when a colleague criticized Betsy DeVos. Capitol Police recovered the weapon, returned it, and Dove considered a shoulder holster. The incident comes amid broader gun carry debates in the 2017 Kansas Legislature.
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