Senate ends debate with first approval for permanent Kansas Lottery
The Kansas Senate swiftly endorsed making the state lottery permanent, abandoning the reauthorization requirement. The bill awaits final passage, sending it to the House, amid broader gambling expansion discussions and potential casino and track wagering in various locations.
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Committee stalls on statewide smoking ban bill
Senate Judiciary Committee debated Senate Bill 37 a statewide indoor smoking ban. Chairman John Vratil postponed action amid several amendments and questions about opt out and local restrictions. The panel will continue work on the bill.
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Former inmate argues against death penalty in Kansas
Former death row inmate Ray Krone spoke to opponents as Kansas lawmakers filed bills to abolish capital punishment. Krone, freed in 2002 for a 1991 murder, cited DNA exoneration after a decade in prison and urged repeal. Lawrence private investigator Cecilia Wood joined the call, noting errors in law enforcement and the justice system.
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