Senate Democrats filibuster to push gun restrictions
Democrats launched a talking filibuster on the Senate floor to push for measures blocking suspected terrorists from buying guns in response to recent mass shootings. Key senators including Murphy Blumen thal Leahy Murray Booker backed the effort to bar sales to watch-list individuals and expand background checks, while GOP critics warned of potential list errors and limited appeal processes.
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Washington
Tns
Senate
Orlando
Christopher S. Murphy
D-Conn
Sandy Hook
Murphy
Richard Blumenthal
Connecticut
Patrick J. Leahy
Vermont
Patty Murray
Cory Booker
New Jersey
Dianne Feinstein
D-Calif
Patrick J. Toomey
R-Pa
New York
Michael R. Bloomberg
Toomey
Nichols could face life in prison in connected armed attack
Nichols remains jailed on a 1.3 million bond after an May 31 home invasion in Garden City where he allegedly entered the residence at 1801 Amir Circle with a gun, bound the judge, and held a hostage situation resolved when he surrendered at 12:34 p.m. His case involves prior civil rulings against him including child support and tax cases. The state plans status hearings with Chief Judge Jack Burr and attorney Jessica Domme coordinating with the defense.
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Pierce
Nichols
Cott
Jack Burr
15Th Judicial District
Jessica Domme
Law Enforcement Center
N. Ninth St
Finney County Attorney’s Office
Attorney General’s Office
Garden City
Wurst
Amir Circle
Rhonda Wurst
Michael Utz
Utz
Randy Ralston
GCPD
Jennifer Rapp
Finney County
GCCC to lease space as Swender negotiates terms
GCCC trustees plan two year lease for office space in the Beth Tedrow Student Center with KANG. Swender and attorney Randy Grisell will negotiate terms, with opening expected Aug 1 and annual lease revenue of 7200. Swender’s contract extended through 2019 with standard raise. Cox Communications to roll out new Contour Flex video packages July 18 with various monthly prices.
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Swender
Randy Grisell
Kang
Snender
Dee Wigner
Wigner
Beth Tedrow
GCCC
Cox Communications
Cox
Cox Hsi
Shoes drive funds camp for Salina youth this July
First Baptist Church in Salina plans a shoe collection drive from July 25 to 29 to fund a camp for sixth to twelfth graders. About 15 youths aged 10 to 16 will attend, with camp costs around 180 to 190 dollars per person. The fundraiser partners with Funds2Orgs, which buys and distributes donated shoes to developing countries, supporting families and small businesses in Haiti, South America, and Africa.
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Salina
Phillips
Funds2Orgs
FBC
Joy Phillips
Robert
Funds2Org
Haiti
South America
Africa
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Oakley
First St
Harvest Pantry Health Food
Kansas Ave
Main St
Robert Phillips
Garden City Recreation Commission
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CEN
Wednesda
Lie
Tou
Lek Tilman Ott
Bomps
Veear
N. Taylor Plaza
American Legion
S. Main
DER
Continental
Mimibus
N. 8Th St
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