Deliberations in downtown Lawrence murder trial
Jurors in Douglas County District Court began deliberating in the Chadwick Potter murder case after another half day of evidence and closing arguments. The defense questioned the investigation and suggested possible involvement by others while the state cited circumstantial evidence and a claim of a July night fatal beating near the Kansas River bridge.
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Governor vetoes tax cut package on affordability concerns
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a broad tax cut package worth 1.5 billion over three years for a second time in three months. She said the plan was too expensive despite Republican majorities in the Legislature and argued current income tax rates already ensure the wealthy pay their fair share. The proposal would have reduced three personal tax rates to two.
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Moran calls for overhaul of Haskell oversight office
U S Senator Jerry Moran Kansas urges a systemic overhaul of the Interior Department offices that supervise Haskell Indian Nations University. In a letter to Deb Haaland he cites an urgent need after an 80 page investigative report detailing misconduct, improper handling of sexual assault cases, and a disordered athletic department.
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