Bill would pre-empt schools gun rules in Kansas
Kansas lawmakers hear a bill to pre empt university gun policies, aiming to bar campus restrictions on storage and concealed carry. KU and Regents officials defend campus autonomy while NRA lobbyist Travis Couture Lovelady criticizes KU as most egregious. The law requiring concealed carry in most public buildings goes into effect July 1.
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Residents oppose whitewater center at Clinton State Park
Lawrence residents voiced strong opposition at an information session on a proposed Whitewater outdoor center at Clinton State Park. David Sain urged choosing a developed or repurposed site, such as Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, to avoid harming the park’s quiet character and lake activities.
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Brownback's clout fades as talks swirl around possible ambassadorship
Governor Sam Brownback, once a dominant force in Kansas politics, faces a waning influence as the state grapples with budget woes. Reports suggest he may take a low profile ambassadorship in Italy, potentially ending his administration two years early, while bipartisan lawmakers press to roll back his tax cuts if he stays. Senate President Susan Wagle, a Republican critic, signals the shift in power dynamics.
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Italy
Senate
Susan Wagle
Wichita
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