Kansas Chamber to seek debate over pensions
The Kansas Chamber of Commerce plans to push for a reopened pensions debate and a 401(k) style plan for new teachers and government workers. The group aims to overhaul KPERS to curb state spending and move toward eliminating income taxes, with lawmakers slated to begin a 2013 session January 14 under conservative majorities.
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EPERS
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Senate
Steve Morris
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False alarm siren sounded in northern Lawrence
A warning siren near 1658 East 1550 Road briefly activated Friday morning in northern Lawrence for one to three minutes before 8 am. Douglas County Emergency Management cited a separate control system for the unit and Blue Valley Public Safety technicians found no clear cause after inspection. The department will monitor the siren to ensure proper function in the coming days.
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Douglas County Emergency Management
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Cians
Blue Valley Public Safety
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Court upholds murder conviction in Topeka case
Kansas Supreme Court preserves Allen Dale Smith murder conviction for the 2005 killing of Clarence David Boose, a retired jeweler and founder of David's Jewelers. The court found prosecutors misconduct in closing remarks but not enough to overturn the life sentence. Smith and cousin Leonard Price faced burglary, meth use, and additional sentences. Price pleaded guilty to felony murder.
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Charles Branson
Carol Beier
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Leonard Wayne Price
Kansas
Price
Pottawatomie County
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Lawmakers push for gun access on campuses in Kansas
With the 2013 session starting January 14, 50 of the 125 House members are new. State Sen-elect Forrest Knox plans to reintroduce a Senate bill allowing concealed carry permit holders into public buildings, despite higher ed officials warning of increased risk and chaos in emergencies. Knox argues law-abiding carriers are not the issue. He did not respond to a request for comment after the Sandy Hook tragedy.
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Lawrence notes Westlake sale and retiree study
Town Talk reviews changes at Westlake stores now tied to Ace and summarizes 2013 plans for Just Food food bank in Lawrence including 916 Christmas baskets, expansion to satellite pantries, and a shift to centralized management. It also discusses a Midwest retirement study ranking Kansas cities.
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Empty Bottle
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