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The Kansas Humanities TALK program and Finney County Public Library present a discussion of The Awakening by Kate Chopin at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Finnup Room, 605 E. Walnut St. Jeanine Hathaway of Wichita State University leads the review of the American Gilded Age author and novel. the public is welcome.
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Finney County
Scoggins to Speak at Garden City Alzheimer’s Meeting
Jan Scoggins regional long term care ombudsman will address the Garden City Alzheimer's Support Group Monday at 2 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church main parlor 1106 N Main St. Main Street entrance. For details call Mary Seibert at 276 8933.
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Jan Scoggins
Garden City
Kansas City to get new immigration court by 2007
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales announced plans for a new immigration court in Kansas City to handle deportation proceedings. The court, part of the Justice Department's EOIR, will join two others in Omaha and Charlotte and expand the nationwide system to about 54 courts with roughly 220 judges.
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Kansas City
Alberto Gonzales
Omaha Neb
Charlotte
N.C
Executive Office For Immigration Review
Justice Department
EOIR
WSU to Receive $4 Million for Aviation Research
Wichita State University will obtain $4 million in state funds for aviation research next year, $1 million less than the institute’s goal and $1.5 million above the governor’s recommended budget. John Tomblin says the funding will help keep Wichita as the Air Capital of the World, with major local firms Spirit AeroSystems Raytheon Boeing Cessna and Bombardier Aerospace employing about 40,000. Lawmakers had sought $5 million but failed by three votes.
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Topeka
Wichita State University
National Institute For Aviation Research
Aviation Industry
Kathleen Sebelius
Institute
John Tomblin
Wichita
Spirit AeroSystems
Raytheon Aircraft Co
Boeing Wichita
Cessna Aircraft
Bombardier Aerospace
Hays man charged with murder in fentanyl overdose death
A Hays man is charged with first degree murder for allegedly providing fentanyl to Frank Allen Brown whose body was found Oct 31 in a Budget Host Villa motel room. Knapp, 46, remains jailed on 500000 bond and faces counts of fentanyl distribution, aggravated witness intimidation and cocaine possession.
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HAYS
Frank Allen Brown
Gorham
Host Villa
Brown
David S. Knapp
Knapp
Budget passes Kansas House cuts primary and new park funds
GOP leaders push a 2008 spending plan totaling about 12.4 billion with three main bills advancing to the Senate. The package omits a $2 million presidential primary appropriation and funds for Park No. 24, sparking debate over future allocations and park management. House members also stripped out 92,000 annual lease costs for a regional headquarters and left several items for later review.
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Topeka
House
Kathleen Sebelius
Senate
Secretary of State
Department of Wildlife and Parks
Northwest
Park No. 24
GOP
Senate Ways and Means
Ron Thornburgh
Johnson County firings reversed by review panels
Eight Johnson County District Attorney staff had their January firings reversed by three person county review panels. Seven former assistant DAs and a chief investigator will not return. most have resigned or are seeking new jobs. The panels said Kline’s dismissals were not upheld and noted separation between district attorney and county government. The county settled with all eight, ending financial liability and allowing grievance hearings to proceed.
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Johnson County
US. District Court
Kansas City
Kan
Phill Kline
Kline
Bryan Denton
District Attorney’s Office
Brian Burgess
Michael Allen
Jennifer Barton
Norah Clark
John Fritz
Kristiane Gray
Steve Howe
Kendra Lewison
Joe Calantuono
Star
Associated Press
Johnson County Commission
KU Med School Faces Conditions in St Luke's Affiliation
The Kansas House approved a budget provision requiring the University of Kansas Medical Center to obtain Kansas hospital board and state approvals before affiliating with the St Luke's Health System. The move aims to shield state funds and keep KU Hospital on a shared path with KU Medical Center, while pursuing bioscience and research center goals. Gov Sebelius backs the deal as vital for a National Cancer Institute center.
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Topeka
University of Kansas Medical School
St. Luke’s Health System
Kansas City
Kansas
University of Kansas Hospital
Kansas City, Kan
House Appropriations Committee
Kansas Hospital
House
Medical School
Kenny Wilk
Lansing
Wilk
Amy Jordan Wooden
Dennis McCullough
The
University
St. Luke's
Kansas Board of
Regents
Wichita Center For Graduate Medical Education
Wichita
St. Luke’s
Kathleen Sebelius
National Cancer Institute
Alexa's Law faces Senate Judiciary Committee action in Kansas
In Topeka the Senate Judiciary Committee weighs Alexa's Law to define an unborn child as a person for murder or homicide charges with gestational protection. Chair John Wratil signals deliberation. supporters cite justice, opponents fear abortion bans. past Senate rejections noted. The piece also covers utilities regulation debate and a health initiative setback.
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Topeka
Senate Judiciary Committee
John Wratil
Aleawood
Wichita
Kansas
Vratil
Senate
House Energy and Utilities Committee
Kansas City
Kan
Carl Dean Holmes
Holmes
Board of Public Utilities
Kansas Corporation Commission
Ethics Commission
House
Kathleen Sebelius
Barbara Ballard
D-Lawrence
Ballard
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