Kansas lawmakers and ALEC links scrutinized
The Kansas Legislature faces questions over ALEC model bills and private sector influence. Kansas Speaker Ray Merrick and KPI’s James Franco are cited as engaging with ALEC events. Analysts note repetitions across bills, while debates hinge on whether such model legislation shapes state policy or reflects broader donor interests.
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Cindy O’neal
Hein Governmental Consulting
Topeka
Kansas
House
Senate
Dave Trabert
Kansas Policy Institute
Ray Merrick
Stilwell
Topeka Capital Journal
ALEC
Mark Desetti
Kansas National Education Association
Tom _ Burroughs
Kansas_ City
Lawrence
Susan Wagle
Wichita
Merrick
Wagle
Dennis Highberger
D-Lawrence
Koch Brothers
John Rubin
R-Shawnee
Scottsdale
Rubin
Center For Media and Democracy
Alec Exposed
Chapman Rockaway
Fort Hays State University
Delegation backs Ryan for Congress with Topeka support
The delegation including Topeka backed Paul Ryan for Congress, praising his conservative leadership and promising to push a plan to shrink government spending and reduce regulation. Pompeo weighed a bid but did not pursue it, while a Brownback tweet showed Ryan with the soon to be Speaker ahead of the swearing in.
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Topeka
Ryan
House
Jenkins
Paul Ryan
Mike Pompeo
Wichita
Sam Brownback
Brownback
U.S
Holcomb bond issue draws about 300 at meeting
Voters in the USD 363 district face a 2.15 mill property tax increase for debt service and capital outlay. The district cites $24.73 annual rise for a $100k home, $53.75 for a $100k commercial property, and $17.54 for 160 irrigated acres. Advance voting runs to Nov. 16. election is Nov. 17 at Holcomb Recreation.
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Garden City
Holcomb
Finney County Clerk’s Office
N. Ninth St
Holcomb Recreation Building
Wiley St
Usd363.com
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