Senate minority leader says chancellor under fire
Topeka Kansas Senate Democratic Leader Anthony Hensley says Gov Sam Brownbacks administration is pressuring Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little. Brownbacks office and the Regents chair deny the claim. Hensley cites unidentified sources claiming Regent discontent but offers no names.
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Davis Says Session Has Been a Circus in Kansas
Lawerence Democrat Paul Davis, challenging Gov. Sam Brownback, urged a 70 day limit to the 2014 session saying it wastes tax dollars and fails to prioritize schools and jobs. He cited a controversial religious freedom bill and a spanking bill as examples of publicized but flawed measures. Brownback's office countered that work remains.
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Kansas House considers eight year driver licenses
A Kansas House committee weighs a bill to renew driver licenses for eight years instead of six and to extend renewal intervals for drivers over 70 to five years from four. Some members worry about keeping the four year rule. Rep. Don Hineman supports the idea to reduce government interactions. LICENSE page 4A.
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Topeka Capital Journal
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Lawrence Burroughs event stirs debate on city image
The Lawrence Burroughs centennial celebration drew national attention for the William S Burroughs exhibit and Waters keynote, while provoking questions about Lawrence's reputation as an oasis where crazies come to hide. The piece weighs how this label affects business, recruitment, and civic pride, and whether more crazies would help or harm the city and KU.
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