Hilton riverboats unlikely without slot games in Missouri
Hilton Hotel Corp executives say two Kansas City riverboats likely cannot open without slot machines, which Missouri voters rejected in April. Marc Grossman notes 70 to 80 percent of revenue from slots, while the Gaming Commission has yet to issue licenses. Hilton has invested about 5 million locally, with 20 million pledged for public improvements, despite stalled licensing and a pending recount discussion.
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Gubernatorial hopeful targets death penalty at KU talk
Kansas lawmakers race to the Friday enactment of a death penalty bill. State Rep. Joan Wagnon urged skepticism of the measure calling for a narrow use and long appeals, while criticizing opponent Jim Slattery. She paced higher education, backing Washburn as a state university and promising stronger faculty pay and education leadership.
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Fort Riley supporters push meetings to aid base
A Kansans for a Strong Fort Riley group urges higher turnout at upcoming meetings in Manhattan Junction City Riley Wakefield and Clay Center to highlight the post economic impact and training role. Local figures warn losing Fort Riley would cut 12.6 million in state funds and affect about 3500 students, while officials say the base employs more than Kansas banks combined.
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