Drought threatens 1200-acre wheat crop in southwest Kansas
Lack of rain endangers a 1 200 acre wheat crop as heat and wind threaten yields. Farmers like Snyder and Maddux anticipate milo as a backup while awaiting rain. Subsoil moisture remains variable though and drought conditions persist across Stevens Stan ton Grant and Haskell counties with feed supplies dwindling.
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Kansas Senate probes Morris school plan contact with court staff
Senate leaders cite lack of verifiable information in Morris case as lawmakers report the risk of misleading rumors. Derek Schmidt and Terry Bruce say reporting thresholds are unclear and stress the need for solid knowledge before contacting the judicial qualifications panel. The panel, appointed by the state Supreme Court, includes judges, attorneys, and non lawyers. Stan Hazlett notes complaints must be grounded in knowledge, not hearsay, as Morris discusses a possible court influence on his funding plan.
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Senate acts on sex offender compromise in Kansas
Senate debated a bill modeled after Florida’s Jessica’s Law, proposing a 25 year minimum for adults convicted of seven violent sex crimes against anyone under 14, with judges allowed to show leniency for strong reasons. Debates centered on private prisons versus state facilities and licensing.
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Virginia
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Lawmakers edge toward tax cap bill amid AFP push
Light says the system works and tax increases are taken seriously as Americans for Prosperity presses a constitutional amendment requiring a two thirds super majority for future tax hikes. The group used emails and calls to urge lawmakers to vote, while some legislators favored bringing it to the House floor. The budget committee discussed the measure but took no action. past efforts have stalled.
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State House rejects school finance proposal
State House rejects a school finance plan after a daylong debate. Key negotiator Schodorf warned there is no coalition for any plan in the House. The proposals sought extra aid for all districts and new money for at risk programs plus an estimated 75 million for teacher pensions.
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Disputed territory ravaged by attacks and wars
The region under Indian control faces militant bids for independence and two wars with Pakistan. Recent brutal attacks killed about 35 Hindus, with no group claiming the violence. Talks with Indian PM Manmohan Singh may be threatened by the incident.
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New White House press secretary named to replace McClellan
The incoming White House press secretary, a former Bush speechwriter and Fox News host, will explain the administration’s actions to reporters. The person succeeds Scott McClellan who resigned last week after three years in the role.
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