Capitol bill to allow local investment in precious metals
Senate Bill 130 would permit local governments to invest in gold and silver as a hedge against inflation. Widder argues for flexibility amid global volatility. bankers warn of risk. Merrick hints ending balance may be lowered to fund the budget as Brownback tax plan pressures the GOP.
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Prayer list targets dark areas in Kansas region
Quote of the week notes a target prayer for SE Kansas including Lawrence KCKS and North Johnson County. It asks God to restore the land, as compiled by Dave DePue, a volunteer pastor for Capitol Commission.
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Legislative schedule highlights for Kansas week
Monday 10 30 a m consideration of budget subcommittee reports on higher education including Kansas University before Senate Ways and Means Committee Room 548 South 3 30 p m Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little testifying to House Education Budget Committee Room 281 North 3 30 p m Hearing on House Bill 2202 relating to exercise of religion before House Judiciary Room 112 North Wednesday 8 30 a m Hearing on Senate Bill 149 drug screening for recipients of cash assistance and unemployment benefits before Senate Commerce Committee 9 a m Hearing on House Bill 2253 abortion restrictions before House Federal and State Affairs Committee Room 346 South 1 30 p m Hearing on House Bill 226 enacting special needs scholarship program before House Education Committee Room 112 North Thursday House Bill 2055 expanding concealed carry of guns before House Federal and State Affairs Committee Room 346 South
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E Readers Aid Maai Mahiu Students With Books
Kansas to Kenya funds provide 37 Kindles and many discounted books for a Kenyan school library. Linda Vander Velde notes local classrooms lack reading material, with one or two books shared among 40 students. Worldreader backs the project, urging ongoing support and future book purchases. Donations accepted at kansas2kenya.com or 835 SW Polk St Topeka KS 66612.
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Rossetti painting La Pia to travel after exhibit closes
The work “Painting Purgatory” features Rossetti related to the model Jane Burden Morris, known as La Pia the pious one, shown with a wedding ring and letters in a melancholy scene. It will depart the Spencer Gallery after May 19 when the National Gallery exhibit ends.
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