Jail expansion costs loom over Douglas County ballot
A memo from county official Weinang outlines yearly costs for higher utility bills and miscellaneous items, compares phased expansion to bond financing, and notes higher inmate housing costs if built in stages. It cautions tax limits and possible offsets via cuts or mental health tax shifts, stressing unresolved funding and timeliness for inmate needs.
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Young candidates push age limits in Kansas race debate
Lawmakers debated a measure to set minimum ages for state offices with lawmakers like Rep. Blake Carpenter backing the bill. Proponents argued youth bring perspective while opponents noted timing and potential exclusions. The House passed the bill 73 to 43 to a final action vote, with Senate consideration to follow.
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Trio charged with murder in motel shooting case
Ty rone J. Carvin 19 of Kansas City Kansas Ramone Singleton 23 of Kansas City Kansas and Shawn K. Smith 19 of Kansas City Missouri face one count of murder in a motel shooting tied to a dangerous felony armed robbery plus counts of aggravated battery aggravated assault and attempted aggravated robbery All three plead not guilty and stay jailed on 1 million bond A March 8 hearing will consider attorney Michael Clarke's motion to suppress Carvin’s prior statements.
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