Cities and liquor groups clash over Kansas rules
Lawmakers seek to rewrite liquor laws but face city industry disputes over local control and statewide uniformity. Lawrence officials urge summer talks to craft compromise language balancing home rule with state regulation. Industry reps warn changes could create a patchwork system and erode the state framework.
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Wichita man guilty of derailing two Union Pacific engines
A 26-year-old Wichita man Abner Yoats was found guilty of wrecking two Union Pacific locomotives during a 6 mile joyride. Co-defendant Richard Nesbitt, 25, had pleaded guilty to the same charge last week. Sentencing for Yoats is set for June 21 and Nesbitt for June 28.
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Kansas senator forms fund-raising operation
Kansas Senator Sam Brownback has created a leadership PAC to raise funds for fellow pro growth pro family candidates. The PAC allows larger contributions than his campaign fund and illustrates the expanding use of leadership committees in Congress for building political influence.
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Ellsworth prison plans spiritual life center expansion
Ellsworth Correctional Facility in Kansas aims to build a Spiritu al Life Center to expand counseling and religious programs. The pilot project, costing about 654000 dollars, seeks to add five classrooms a video library two chaplain offices and a 180 seat sanctuary by December 2001. About 6200 dollars has been raised to date to fund the project.
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