Kansas rally features guns religion remark by Wolf candidate
In Topeka a crowd cheered as Wolf launched his bid amid remarks about guns and religion, while Wichita and Overland Park events followed. Shawnee County DA Chad Taylor announced a campaign for Roberts seat, becoming the sole Democrat to publicly express interest. The Tea Party Express endorsed by the group based in Sacramento weighs on Kansas GOP race.
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Bill to open police records advances in Kansas House
The Kansas House approved a bill 113 to 10 expanding public access to police records and search warrant affidavits. The measure, seeking 30 day access for home search explanations, faces a Senate battle amid concerns for victim and witness safety and costs.
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Flu season lingers with high activity at KU Health Services
KU Student Health Services director Douglas Dechaire notes busier clinic volume since winter break and an ongoing, though winding down, flu season. Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department urges hand washing, staying home when sick, and flu shots remain available.
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Kansas House Declares Mosasaur State Fossil Amid Education Push
A 17 foot juvenile mosasaur hangs in Gov Brownback’s ceremonial office as the Kansas House approves tylosaurus and pteranodon as state fossils. School children from Lecompton and Lawrence spearheaded petitions while educators note paleontology fuels learning. The loaned mosasaur, found in Gove County by Alan Detrich, will be on display for an extended period.
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Kansas Senate approves bill to raise lawsuit damage limits
The Kansas Senate advanced a measure increasing some noneconomic damage caps in lawsuits and altering evidence rules. The 32-8 vote directs the bill to the House as a response to a 2012 Kansas Supreme Court ruling that upheld the $250,000 noneconomic damages limit in medical malpractice cases.
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Court weighs caps in personal injury suit reform
A court discussed potential changes to a liability cap in personal injury lawsuits, noting inflation could affect constitutionality. Legislation would raise the cap to 300000 in July and 350000 by July 2022, shifting the financial exposure for plaintiffs and insurers.
Senate OKs bill limiting records request fees in Kansas
The Kansas Senate approved a bill by a 33 to 7 vote to cap charges by state and local agencies for public records requests. It would require free fulfillment for requests under 25 pages or under an hour, and allow 25 cents per page or up to 60 dollars per hour for staff time when lawyers are involved.
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Lawmakers push safe haven bill to protect reluctant mothers
Rep Jan Pauls of Hutchinson champions a safe haven bill allowing anonymous disclosures for family or medical history while shielding parents from prosecution. The measure arises after a January case at Via Christi St Joseph NICU where a newborn was abandoned and the mother’s identity was publicized. police say anonymity is not guaranteed and seek the mother for welfare checks.
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Correction: Yatsenyuk Named Ukraine Prime Minister
A Thursday Journal World brief corrects an error on page 10A. It states that Viktor Yanukovych is not head of the new government. Arseniy Yatsenyuk is the new prime minister.
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