Brownback defends KOMA compliance over private dinners
Gov. Sam Brownback said there were no Kansas Open Meetings Act violations during his private dinners with legislators, despite the Shawnee County DA reporting technical KOMA concerns. The DA noted lawmakers showed a limited understanding of the law, while Brownback said precautions were taken and invited media to future dinners.
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Kansas delays final payment for vehicle registration software
Kansas Revenue Secretary Nick Jordan says the state withholds 10 percent of a 25 million contract with 3M Co for the new motor vehicle registration system amid unresolved glitches. The upgrade, rolled out in May, caused long lines and backlog as 73,000 records failed to convert correctly. An audit by the Legislative Post Audit Committee was authorized to review the contract and implementation.
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Capitol approves funding to finish Capitol roof and visitor center
The State Finance Council voted 7-1 to fund the Capitol roof and copper dome project, planning completion by year end 2013. Brownback urged rapid finalization while critics questioned KDOT funds and legislative oversight. contractor JE Dunn reported $5 million in savings to be redirected.
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Crash injures pedestrian near stopped Ford Explorer
Pedestrians crossed from the east side toward a vehicle as Lis ton prepared to enter the Explorer. He was struck by a 2005 Ford Explorer driven by Kusz maul, crushed between vehicles, with occupants in the cargo area falling into the street. Reporter George Diepenbrock can be reached at 832-7144.
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Alarm disrupts Busker Festival at U S Bank Tower downtown
U S Bank Tower in downtown Lawrence faced a electrical short causing a fire alarm to blare from about 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday during the fifth annual Busker Festival. Bank officials and a third-party vendor worked to shut it off. festival organizers said show went on with minimal disruption as crowds gathered.
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City Reporter Chad Lawhorn Contact Info
City reporter Chad Lawhorn can be reached at 832 6362 and follows on Twitter at clawhorn Ijw.
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Man sentenced in bar shooting in Lawrence
Dante Marcus Fields 20 pleaded no contest to aggravated assault and aggravated battery for a March 17 shooting outside Taste Lounge Bar and Grill in Lawrence. Judge Kay Huff sentenced him to 21 months in prison after prosecutors said he fired at bouncer Terrance Fowler during a dispute over a tip jar. Fowler, 30, was treated for a bullet wound.
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