Finney signs Kansas abortion bill amid criticism
Governor Joan Finney signed a compromise abortion regulation despite activist objections. The bill preserves a woman's right to abortion while restricting it if the fetus is viable, with parental notice for minors and an eight hour waiting period. Finney said the bill is a step in the right direction though not ideal.
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Finalists named for county post
The Douglas County Commission announced four finalists for county administrator. They are Randy Allen Marshfield Wisconsin Ron LeBlanc Olathe Dennis Taylor Topeka and Craig Weinaug Ardmore Oklahoma. Final interviews will be held in executive session Monday with a citizens board.
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Legislators debate school finance for final session
Kansas lawmakers face a potential court challenge to the current school finance formula if no new plan is approved in the wrap-up session. Sen Wint Winter Jr of Lawrence says the issue is crucial as districts fear funding gaps this fall. House Republicans push a plan with a uniform 29 mill property tax and shifts to sales and income taxes with tax exemptions repealed.
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NASA finds evidence about birth of universe
NASA scientists report CBRE data showing ripples of matter near the universe edge that may explain how the big bang led to stars and galaxies. George Smoot calls it birth evidence, with praise from Primack Turner and Turner as pivotal, possibly Nobel worthy.
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Hundreds of workers search debris after deadly sewer explosions
Hundreds of workers today clawed through tons of debris seeking the dead and the living after a series of huge explosions in sewer lines. The government said at least 132 people were killed.
Haskell to open Welcome Center in Hiawatha Hall
Volunteers finalize a pictorial exhibit as Haskell Indian Junior College prepares to open its Welcome Center at 4 p.m. Sunday in Hiawatha Hall. The 189 £ building is on the National Register of Historic Places and marks the Vision 2000 goal to create a visitor focal point.
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