Picture This Gladys and Dave Paasch with Kansas Sen Morris
Gladys Paasch and Dave Paasch visit the state capitol with Kansas Senator Stephen Morris during an official event in Topeka. Dave Paasch from Garden City appears in a black and white photo from the session.
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Commission selects cheapest fix for Five Points traffic plan
Garden City commissioners approved an initial plan to ease Five Points traffic with a video detection system and repainting markings. The board chose the least expensive option at about 196 305 dollars, stressing cameras will not record activity.
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Gambling bill advances in Kansas Senate committee
The Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee voted 43 to advance the casino and slot machine proposal amid uncertainty about 21 votes needed for passage. Gov Sebelius and Senate President Morris call the move timely, while opponent Reitz warns of rising education costs and broader tax implications.
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Hundreds rally for legal status and education in Topeka
More than 1,000 protesters gathered on the Statehouse grounds calling for affordable college tuition for undocumented immigrants’ children. They marched to U.S. Senators Roberts and Brownback offices, delivered letters urging immigration reform, and voiced support in English and Spanish for lawful status and broader benefits. A nun from Garden City defended civil disobedience if Congress fails to pass reform, while rally participants described long work at farms and care facilities and urged action from Kansas lawmakers.
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Kansas House Backs Concealed Guns Bill in Key Vote
The Kansas House approved a concealed weapons bill 90 to 33, sending it back to the Senate where it passed 29 to 11 last month. If approved by both chambers, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius faces a March 27 deadline to decide, with a potential veto override looming. Senator Phil Journey aims to move quickly to avoid a prolonged conference process.
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Mixed reaction to Kansas concealed weapons bill approval
Kansas lawmakers advanced a concealed weapons bill though law enforcement officials voiced mixed responses. The Senate passed it 29 to 11, the House 90 to 33, sending it toward Gov. Kathleen Sebelius who previously vetoed a similar measure in 2004. Her stance remains cautious on concealed carry and public safety.
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