Legislators seek uniform sentencing in Kansas crime cases
Lawrence lawmakers push for structured sentencing to ensure similar crimes receive similar penalties. Rep. John Solbach and Sen. Wint Winter Jr. warn the plan is complex and costly, with debate on capital punishment and its practical effects.
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John Solbach
D-Lawrence
House Judiciary Committee
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Wint Winter Jr
R-Lawrence
Senate Judiciary Committee
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Richard Gwin
Dam owners seek higher Kansas River flow at Bowersock Dam
Stephen Hill of Bowersock Mills and Power Co. requests the Kansas Division of Water Resources to release more water from upstream reservoirs to raise the Kansas River flow at Lawrence’s Bowersock Dam. He seeks 2000 cubic feet per second or restoration to the normal flow for this season. Current flow runs 1000–1100 cfs, allowing two or three turbines to operate. The agency will evaluate options, including bypassing Turtle Creek Reservoir to meet the demand.
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Division of Water Resources
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Stephen Hill
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Kansas Power and Light Co
Dave Pope
Level Hill
Pope
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Manhattan
Fee for AIDS tests may be implemented locally
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department may start charging for AIDS tests as state reimbursement drops from $20 to $5 per test through June and then ends. Kay Kent, director, plans to meet with lawmakers to protest funding cuts and notes tests may deter some from being tested. The board meets Jan. 20 to decide on fees as AIDS testing rose after Magic Johnson’s HIV announcement. In 1990, 392 were tested. last year 547. The department will seek funds to cover fees for those unable to pay. Education funding for AIDS was also cut.
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Kay Kent
Kent
Lawrence
Magic Johnson
Weather and lights out in Sunflower League hoops clash
The forecast calls for a 50 percent rain chance tonight with a low near 40 and a 70 percent rain chance Sunday with a high around 43. In basketball, Olathe North and Lawrence High played Friday night as part of the Sunflower League, with Lawrence High shooting 41 percent yet beating Olathe North 65-49.
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Greenspan Warns No Rate Cuts Likely This Year
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan tells lawmakers that in this election year the economy does not justify another interest rate reduction soon. He cautions against expecting rapid cuts as inflation and growth data remain mixed.
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Alan Greenspan
Elvis Presley Stamp Portrait Contest Opens Public Vote
The Postmaster General Anthony M. Frank says the public will help select the Elvis Presley portrait for a new postage stamp. He emphasizes national sentiment and fun in the selection process amid a broader page 2A feature.
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Finney seeks over $200 million in school tax relief
Gov. Joan Finney plans to propose more than 200 million dollars in school property tax relief in her 1992 legislative address. The plan hinges on repealing some sales tax exemptions, but she opposes raising the sales tax rate. The package centers on using new revenue in a revised school aid formula to deliver measurable relief.
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Topeka
Joan Finney
Kansas
Finney
Martha Walker
Walker
Panel OKs race track simulcasts
The Kansas Racing Commission asks the Legislature to approve a broad simulcasting plan allowing bets on out of state dog and horse races broadcast at Kansas tracks. The proposal, backed by industry officials including Woodlands in Kansas City Kansas, would let county fair tracks run simulcasting and could bring Derby broadcasts to Kansas stages this spring. Wichita Greyhound Park fears harm to large tracks, while Eureka Downs near Wichita is noted for context.
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Phil Martin
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Dana Nelson
Joan Finney
Wichita Greyhound Park
Eureka Downs
Wichita
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