Kansas House addresses T Works funding shift to KDOT
Rep Richard Carlson of St Marys chairs the Taxation Committee and says KDOT would receive normal funding after two years as a transfer of T Works funds faces opposition from transportation advocates led by Julie Lorenz of Economic Lifelines. Democrats blast the GOP plan as harming jobs and widening inequality. Legislative hearings expected to begin this week.
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Lawsuit Claims Excessive Force in Police Incident
The petition filed in Douglas County District Court alleges Siebert used excessive force beyond authorized training and struck Larrick with intent to cause harm. Larrick seeks damages over 75000 on two counts. Attorney Daniel Stuart declined further comment. A Kansas Highway Patrol lieutenant had no immediate comment.
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Kansas Legislature opens weeklong debate on illegal immigration
Kansas lawmakers begin a weeklong debate on immigration policy. House Bill 2712 would allow undocumented workers with no criminal record and at least five years in Kansas to apply for legal status to work in labor-short industries. Bills 2578 and 2576 seek to require immigration checks and penalties for harboring illegal immigrants. Bishop Scott Jones warned preachers could be jailed for ministering to the undocumented.
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Kansas bill would fund disaster aid via hidden tax critique
Critics label House Bill 2572 a stealth tax by tapping 12 million from insurance premiums and 10 million from the Kansas Universal Service Fund paid by telephone customers. Telecoms oppose reallocating KUSF funds and warn of higher charges, while the House Appropriations Committee offers no immediate action.
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Girl 12 dies after hit by police car in Wichita
Investigators say a 12-year-old girl died after running into the path of a police patrol car responding to a burglary in south Wichita. Her 14-year-old cousin was with her. authorities are examining whether an SUV in an adjacent lane obstructed the officer’s view.
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Brand, people shape delivery culture and growth
Bendapudi warned that on time deliveries alone fail to satisfy customers when driver interactions decline. At UPS, customers shared pictures of water coolers and cups, signaling a need for meaningful human contact. A living brand hinges on people not logos, with reward systems shaping collaboration and idea sharing. She recalled dining with her daughter's team in Columbus, noting the memory that lasts is people, not perks.
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Lawrence Library to interview first of three finalists
The Lawrence Public Library will interview Sarah Tansley, manager of Chicago Public Library’s Humboldt Park Branch, as the first of three finalists for the director position. She will speak at a 3 pm public presentation at Lawrence City Hall on Wednesday, with two more sessions on Feb. 21 and Feb. 28.
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