Acting DCF leader vows zero tolerance on discrimination
Kansas Department for Children and Families acting secretary Gina Meier-Hummel condemns alleged bias against gay and lesbian couples in adoption and foster care. A legislative review cites about 35 percent of attorneys saying similar treatment disparities exist. Meier-Hummel, who became acting secretary December 1, replaces Phyllis Gilmore amid scrutiny.
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Lawrence man given 322 months for repeat child molestation
Ronald E. Throne II, 31, labeled a persistent sexual offender, received 322 months in Douglas County District Court for two counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, one count of electronic solicitation of a child, one count of indecent liberties, one count of lewd and lascivious behavior, and a misdemeanor promoting obscenity to a minor. The May 2016 crimes involved a 15-year-old victim. Throne will be on lifetime supervision after release.
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Female candidate quits Congress race over 2005 harassment suit
A Kansas Democrat Laura Ramsey dropped out of the 3rd District race after a six year old sexual harassment suit against her former subordinate at LabOne was settled. The case, which the candidate denied, involved Gary Funkhouser and led Ramsey to say she preferred addressing harassment stories over continuing her campaign.
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Interim commerce secretary Nick Jordan resigns from Kansas
Nick Jordan, serving seven years in the Brownback administration as interim commerce secretary and former revenue secretary, will resign effective January 4. Governor Sam Brownback’s office issued the news release praising Jordan as a team player and wishing him well as he begins a new chapter.
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