Four Kansas gubernatorial candidates at KU forum discuss tax and rights
At the University of Kansas a forum drew four major gubernatorial candidates including Jim Barnett Josh Svaty Jim Ward and Democrat Carl Brewer They debated taxes education funding and LGBT protections with Colyer Kobach absent The candidates pledged to restore protections for gay and transgender state workers and to back expanded KanCare and K 12 funding They differed on recreational marijuana and hemp and on how to replace lost revenue from food tax cuts ahead of the August 7 party primaries
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Brush Fire Fueled by Multiple Agencies Near Lawrence
Firefighters battled a brush fire Monday afternoon at the southwest edge of Lawrence. The blaze began about 2:40 p.m. along the South Lawrence Trafficway between East 1200 Road and 27th Street. Wakarusa Township Fire Department led the response with Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical and other agencies assisting. Cause not yet known.
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Fire danger tightens in Lawrence and Douglas County
A Lawrence fire department notice bans all burning due to a very high fire danger index in Lawrence and unincorporated Douglas County areas. A wind advisory remains in effect through Monday evening with 20 to 35 mph winds and gusts up to 50 mph per the National Weather Service Topeka. Capitol Federal Savings plans to acquire Capital City Bank in Topeka, expanding into commercial lending. The $37.5 million deal combines assets worth about $9.5 billion. Capital City CEO Bob Kobbeman will join Capitol Federal to lead the new commercial banking division, with completion expected by year end. Capitol Federal employs about 700. Capital City’s employee count was not stated.
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Kansas budget fights over two year spending plan adjustments
Senate and House propose changes to the 2017 budget with roughly 1.0 to 1.1 billion more funding. Key adds include a five year K-12 phase in and about 109 million for Medicaid and social services, financed by higher than expected revenues after reversing tax cuts. House favors full fourth quarter pension payment of 194 million. Senate offers 82 million. Neither includes 24 million sought for D CF computer upgrades and worker pay. Conference committee likely to reassess employee pay raises as four days remain in session. Senate bill is Senate Subst for HB 2359. House bill is Sub for HB 2365.
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