Ombudsman Creation Faces Senate Final Roll Call Vote
The Kansas Senate prepared for a final roll call on an act to create an ombudsman to investigate citizens’ complaints against government agencies. The sponsor is Sen. Ben Foster, with hearings to empower the official to subpoena witnesses and inspect agencies, while exempting courts and federal government.
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Topeka
Kan
Office of “‘Ombudsman
Senate
Ombudsman
Ben Foster
Richita
Ombuds
Glee S. Smith
Governor and House chair clash over tax exemption wording
In Topeka, Gov. Robert Docking and Rep. Shelby Smith exchanged accusations over how to treat farm production items in sales tax exemptions. Docking said Smith is confused about his recommendation to remove consumables while preserving itemized exemptions for feed, insecticides, and fertilizer.
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Robert Docking
Shelby Smith
Wichita
House Tax Committee
Docking
Smith
No-Fault Insurance Studied for Kansas
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Fletcher Bell released a 33 page report requested by Gov. Docking outlining nine criteria for possible no fault auto coverage. The document suggests first party medical funeral disability and income benefits, limited tort recoveries, and insurer subrogation. It notes compulsory liability coverage would aid public adoption though no recommendations to enact are made.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Robert Docking
Fletcher Bell
Bell
City Uses Sand Salt and Tags as Monthly City Totals Rise
A January city report shows 340 tons of sand 30 tons of salt and nine tons of calcium chloride used on streets. Refuse collection topped 2 000 tons with 1 730 additional vehicles to the landfill. 246 licenses issued including 131 dog tags. 43 men's and women's basketball teams join in Parks and Recreation play. 19 volleyball teams active in a new program. Community Building attendance totals 6 270 with East Lawrence Center at 1 618 and South Park Center at 2 197. Utility accounts end month 12 608 up 95.
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Parks and Recreation Department
East Lawrence Center
South Park Center
Pearson to Host Topeka Luncheon Honoring Taft Jr
Senator James Pearson will hold a reunion luncheon in Topeka Kansas on Friday with special guest Senator Robert Taft Jr of Ohio as the honored guest. The event brings together old friends and political allies from Kansas and beyond.
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Topeka
Kan
James Pearson
R-Kan
Sen
Robert Taft Jr
Rohio
Johnson County Sports Authority Bill Advances
A measure to create a Johnson County Sports Authority moves to the House after approval by the Local Government Committee. The bill would authorize an arena and convention center, revenue bonds, and an entertainment tax to repay debt, with voter-initiated elections possible if a protest petition is filed.
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Steineger
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Topeka
Kan
Johnson County
Kansas Penal Institution
Kansas
Federal and State Affairs Committee
House
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Salina
Richard Rogers
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Jack Steineger
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Robert Bennett
Prairie Village
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Incaee Striet
Topeka, Kan
House Assessment and Taxation Committee
Tom van Cleave
Richard Loux
Dwichita
Roy Garrett
Loux
Wickes
East Lawrence Turnpike
Lawrence
Johnson County Sports Authority
House Public Health and Welfare Committee
House Natural Resources Committee
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Don Concannon
Hugoton
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