Lawmakers consider stricter welfare requirements in Kansas
Kansas lawmakers study a bill tightening welfare rules after a prior measure drew national attention. The proposal would require all adults in beneficiary households to verify identities and incomes, apply work rules to all adults, monitor for fraud if four or more replacement cards are requested in a year, and suspend benefits for noncooperation or lottery winnings of 10 000 or more.
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Kansas proposes sweeping juvenile justice overhaul
Lawmakers consider a 110 page bill to divert lower level youth from detention to community based programs. Critics warn local taxpayers may bear higher costs while supporters cite a top to bottom system review by a bipartisan workgroup including judges corrections officials and lawmakers. Melody Pappan Cowley County director supports community corrections as the measure moves through Topeka.
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Topekka
Kansas
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Independence
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Cowley County
Kansas Statehouse
Topeka
Wal-Mart may seek zoning for gas station in Lawrence
An official for Wal-Mart filed paperwork at City Hall to confirm if two Lawrence stores are zoned to host a gas station and convenience store in their parking lots. No building plans exist yet. a zoning certification signals possible consideration.
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Lawrence
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Kansas tax shortfall widens to near 200 million in January
Top aide to Gov. Brownback cites oil and agriculture slumps as the main cause. Department of Revenue shows January tax intake at 535 million, 7 million below forecast, amid ongoing budget balancing debates. Cites six of seven months under expectations and a 0.8 percent year-to-date shortfall.
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Kansas
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KU to Build New Apartment Complex for Athletes and Students
KU athletic director Sheahon Zenger confirms plans to construct a new apartment complex serving student athletes and traditional students, signaling expanded housing options and campus investment.
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