Wichita man bound over for trial in killings
In Wichita, Earl W. Bell, 20, bound over for trial on capital murder charges in the December killings of four youths. Co-defendant Cornelius Devon Oliver, 28, also faces capital murder charges after a Monday hearing. Six shell cartridges were found. all victims were shot in the head.
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Judge delays Renaissance case hearing in Topeka
In Shawnee County, a court hearing to determine if Renaissance The Tax People violated a judicial order has been postponed to April 24. The October order restricted the company's operations after a consumer protection suit filed by Attorney General Carla Stovall. Renaissance calls itself a tax consultant. Stovall alleges pyramid scheme activity.
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Agency establishes hotline for gamblers in Kansas
In Topeka AP notes a new toll free number assists problem gamblers. The Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services launches the hotline effective Thursday, funded by a state bingo regulation fund and the Kansas Lottery, totaling $100,000. The Mental Health Consortium for SRS runs the service.
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Bush budget front loads farm savings accounts gains Kansans
President Bush proposes an IRA type savings plan for farmers as part of a 1.96 trillion budget, aiming to help farmers save in good years for lean times. About 900000 farmers would contribute an estimated 2.8 billion dollars annually, averaging 3100 dollars per person, while rural development aid faces reductions. Kansas Republicans Pat Roberts Todd Tiahrt express support and concern over rural funds and one time emergency programs. The plan uses a 840 billion contingency pool over 10 years to cover new spending needs.
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Kansans Watch Budget Proposals With Limited Details
President Bush unveils a 1.96 trillion dollar budget with few specifics. Kansas interest centers on Boeing in Wichita as the state’s top exporter while cuts target FEMA flood insurance and agriculture. Contingency and savings plans for farmers and a broad tax cut are noted with more detail promised in April.
Lottery talks extend Kansas life with airfare plan vote
Negotiators forge a compromise to extend the Kansas Lottery to July 2008 and push a Senate vote on using lottery revenues to lower airfares at Kansas airports. The plan pairs a two year Senate extension with a four million dollar airfare program, while the lottery would raise about sixty million dollars annually. Both chambers must approve the conference report before Gov. Graves acts.
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K-State protests cuts to a five million budget shortfall
Kansas State University President Jon Wefald told a House panel that a five million dollar cut would hurt education quality. He said Graves funding ideas create a financial crisis as technology funding ends and energy costs rise. The subcommittee reviews six regents universities and budgets.
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