No assault weapons ban in Democrats Senate gun bill
Washington AP reports the assault weapons ban will not appear in the forthcoming Senate gun-control bill. Senate leaders say including the ban would jeopardize passage, leaving Feinstein’s proposal to a must-win amendment likely failing without 60 votes.
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Spring drought persists as western Kansas awaits weekend snow
In southwest Kansas the first day of spring brings little rainfall while farmers treat wheat fields and await moisture. State climatologist Mary Knapp notes a 40 percent chance of significant snow this weekend, but overall drought likely continues through May with below average statewide precipitation and temperature forecasts for the region.
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Kansas House advances 14B budget amid public broadcasting fights
The Kansas House approved a 14 billion dollar two year budget in a 71 to 51 vote. It funds public schools higher education and public safety while proposed cuts trim Gov Brownback's plan by about 25 million. Amendments to defund public broadcasting failed as lawmakers argued over rural quality of life impacts.
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City moves forward with Legion waiver hearing
Garden City Commission will hold an April 2 hearing on a waiver of zoning rules for converting the old American Legion building at 125 Pine St into ground floor apartments. Planning commission warned changes could hurt downtown core. two waivers under review include first floor residential use and required parking. Carlos and Candace Gamino seek to renovate the two story property. city manager Matt Allen pushed the waiver straight to the commission after prior planning input.
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