Kansas advances laws on abortion and engineering
Gov. Sam Brownback signed 20 bills as Kansas ends its legislative session. The package includes measures to train more engineers, restrict private health insurance coverage for abortion, oppose last year’s federal health care overhaul, and tighten drunk driving laws. Brownback has until Monday to act on remaining items, including a $13.8 billion proposal.
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Tornado toll deepens as missing linger in Joplin
Mike Hare searches for his 16 year old son Lantz amid wreckage in Joplin Missouri where the tornado leveled much of the city. He has called hospitals from Dallas to Kansas City and waits for word while residents flood stations and online forums with pleas for news.
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Local groups embrace QR codes for zoo donations
Garden City businesses and the Lee Richardson Zoo explore QR codes to link smartphones to web pages such as the Friends of the Lee Richardson Zoo. Mary Palmer of FOLAZ hopes codes boost memberships and donations for Cat Canyon while Sosa of Inkt Graphics notes quick access and sign space savings.
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Brownback to sign pension reform bill in Kansas
Gov. Sam Brownback planned to sign a bill to fund KPERS more with taxpayer dollars while demanding concessions from teachers and government workers. The measure creates a commission to study options including a 401(k) style plan for new hires to address a projected $7.7 billion long term funding gap through 2033.
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