Kansas lawmakers weigh medical marijuana Bill 556 and civic bids
Lawmakers hold a 1 30 pm public hearing on Senate Bill 556 to legalize medical marijuana and allow a physician signed document as a defense against possession charges. Former Attorney General Robert Stephan expected to testify. Also, Topeka educator Carolyn Campbell announces a bid for the State Board of Education district including Lawrence. Campbell seeks the seat of Bill Waghon who is not running again. Campbell has long served on the Topeka school board and now works as executive secretary for Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley. KAMU proposes boosting health funding and expanding safety net clinics to enroll more Medicaid eligible, costing about 8.6 million more dollars. State lawmaker Carl Holmes remarks precede discussions on two proposed coal plants after four days of testimony.
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Norquist Testifies Against Tax Bill At Capitol Hearing Schedule
Grover Norquist arrived at the Capitol last week with Americans for Prosperity Kansas to oppose a carbon dioxide tax. He then rushed to another committee to oppose a bill that would raise the state revenue. Scheduled hearings include Senate Bill 493 on a statewide indoor smoking ban Tuesday and Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee in Room 123 South. Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. House Bill 2657 on motorboat exhaust noise limits before the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee in Room 519 South. Thursday at 1:30 p.m. House Bill 2720 to designate part of Kansas Highway 10 as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. memorial highway before the House Transportation Committee in Room 519 South.
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Rumpelstiltskin reimagined for young theatergoers at KU Murphy Hall
Marlo Angell reports KU Theatre for Young People presents a lighthearted adaptation of the Grimm tale. Guest artist Moses Goldberg leads a playful, child friendly production with self made music, interactive scenes, and strong performances by Patience Cosmo Alexandra and Rumpelstiltskin. Aimed at schoolchildren and public audiences, the show emphasizes make believe and celebrates budding acting.
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