KAPE emerges as powerful lobby at Kansas Capitol
Kansas Association of Public Employees won a 1.5 percent cost of living raise after an aggressive lobbying campaign. KAPE pressed for 3 percent, argued a $20.4 million inheritance tax payment aided the timing, and helped Democrats sway House negotiators to secure the COLA for about 37,000 state workers. Republican critics warned of looming budget cuts or tax increases next year.
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Shawnee
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Kansas
First woman leads Kansas Corporation Commission in Topeka
Susan Seltsam, longtime aide to Gov. Joan Finney, was sworn in at KCC headquarters and elected chairwoman by Jack Alexander and Rachel Lipman. Appointed last Friday to replace Jim Robinson, she said the move aims for a fresh start as statewide issues loom.
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Lawrence
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Wichita
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Teens charged as adults in Wichita drive-by fatal shooting
In Wichita two juveniles Larvar Nesbitt and Corrie Barnes are certified for trial as adults on first degree murder and illegally discharging firearms in the death of 21 year old James Arnold. Authorities allege Joseph Gasper opened fire at a drive through. Arnold returned fire and killed Gasper in self defense. The case hinges on the felony murder rule applying to the drive by shooting.
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Corrie D. Barnes
Sedgwick County
James R. Arnold
Wichita
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Killin Gasper
Governor pleased with some aspects of '94 session
Gov. Joan Finney praised parts of the 1994 Legislature while critiquing delays and partisan moves. She criticized a health care oversight plan, lamented votes against Susan Seltsam, and supported welfare reform, crime measures, and veteran tax refunds. She defended the death penalty decision and voiced hope the omnibus bill includes needed raises and training funding.
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