Sobering forecast for Kansas budget next year
Gov. Graves and lawmakers warn that fiscal 2002 may face a gap of about 75 million dollars as 2001 spending nears approval. Senate and House budget committees say the situation is sobering, with alarms raised by Rep. Adkins and others while Goossen notes the tight outlook had been anticipated.
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Dave Kerr
R-Hutchinson
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KAPE President Clarifies Pension Position In Kansas
The Kansas Association of Public Employees confirms opposition to Gov Graves plan to divert pension funds to general government programs. Betty Vines states KAPE is involved in the debate and will push the issue in legislative campaigns, despite staff suggestions of staying neutral.
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Topeka
House
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Kansas Association of Public Employees
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R-Manhattan
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Graves
Department of Corrections
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
Coalition
Kansas Legislature Capitol Calendar and Budget Moves
In the House committee at 9 a.m. Appropriations 514-5 and floor budget discussions precede spring break with no session until April 26. In the Senate at 10 a.m. Ways and Means reviews other budget measures as calendars list House and Senate agendas online. Governor signed legislation. pension fund diversion debate heats as retirees and KAPE push for prisoner worker pay.
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Senate
Governor signs hair-braiding bill into law
Deb Jennings and Wendy Moody of the Braiden Maidens celebrate after Gov. Bill Graves signed a bill exempting them from state Board of Cosmetology oversight. The group fought for exemption since a Board order halted braiding at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival.
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State Board of Cosmetology
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Jennings
Wendy Moody
Bonner Springs
Board of Cosmetology
Topeka Statehouse
Kansas City
Buck O'Neil to Speak at KU 100 Year PE Celebration
Kansas City baseball legend Buck O'Neil will headline a ceremony at KU marking a century of physical education. The event, in Robinson Center, features O'Neil discussing his book I Was Right on Time. O'Neil, ex Monarchs player, scouts for the Royals, serves on the Hall of Fame Veterans’ Committee, and chairs the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum board.
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O'Neil
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Kansas City Royals
National Baseball Hall of Fame
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Leavenworth Prison Locked Down After Inmate Altercation
Leavenworth U.S. Penitentiary remains under lockdown after an inmate clash earlier in the week. Warden and officials launched an investigation, restricting movement and reviewing security procedures. No injuries were disclosed and conditions are under review by staff.
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U.S. Penitentiary
Leavenworth
Inmates Injured During AUT Lockdown Incident
Three inmates sustained injuries requiring outside medical treatment during a state lockdown at AUT. None of the injuries are life threatening.
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