Treasurer Blames Election Politics Over Money Bill
State Treasurer Lady Thompson, amid plans to seek the Democratic U S Senate nomination, says Republicans push a bill stripping her office of investment power is a partisan ploy. She notes past Municipal Investment Pool losses and cites gains under current management while asserting the issue is political. The bill, assigned to a Senate subcommittee, faces expected debate as Thompson travels the state. Senator Dick Bond defends ongoing investment efforts and cautions against a political battle.
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Lady Thompson
Thompson
U.S. Senate
Kansas Senate Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
Sally
Dick Bond
Overland Park
Kansas English Official Language Bill Sparks Racist Claims
Debate over a bill to designate English as Kansas official language drew charges of racism from opponents who call it divisive and unnecessary. Supporters, led by U S English lobbyist David Schlosser, argue the measure promotes public policy and reduces language barriers in government documents and meetings.
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Kansas
Toreka
David Schlosser
U.S
Eral and State Affairs Committee
Arthur Solis
Olathe
GI Forum
Solis
Viet‘nam
Schlosser
Quebec
Internal Revenue Service
Rogelio Lasso
Washburn University
Kansas Farm Bureau
American Legion
Charles Yunker
Kansas American Legion
Volunteers surge for Big Brothers Big Sisters in Lawrence
Lawrence children benefit as 996 volunteers respond to stories in the Journal-World. Becky Price reports a January volunteer surge, from 12 to 30 plus processing staff, with 32 inquiries and 21 info meetings within two days of the articles. Volunteers broaden program support, aiding matches and Bowl For Kids Sake planning as the waiting list grows.
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Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Douglas County
Becky Price
Cotter
Price
Journal-World
Kansas University
Lawrence
Ackage
Fire forces students from apartments at Jayhawk Towers
A 5:33 a.m. arson fire in Tower A elevator at 1603 W. 15th St. forced 150 plus residents from Jayhawk Towers. Elevator damage estimated at $10,000. Richard Cook contained the blaze before firefighters arrived. KU police and Crime Stoppers seek information leading to suspects with a $200 reward.
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Jayhawker Towers
Tower A
15Th St
Richard Cook
Cook
Rich Barr
Lawrence
Fred McElherne
Rose Rozmiarek
Kansas University Police Department
Kansas considers state poet laureate and official square dance
The Senate Governmental Organization Committee endorsed creating a state poet laureate with a $2500 stipend and no official duties. Lawmakers also heard a sand dredging tax bill with environmental groups urging higher rates. A measure designating the square dance as Kansas official state folk dance advanced, with Sen. Mike Harris noting Kansas pride in square values. The Senate planned final action Thursday.
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Senate
David Adkins
R-Leawood
Kansas
Mike Harris
Wichita
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SUN
Bill Craven
Capitol
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Friends of the Kaw
House Energy and Natural Resources Committee
the Journal-World Classified
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Terry Nichols
Humanities Council
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