Topeka man charged after pistol whipping girlfriend in Lawrence
A 36 year old Topeka man was charged with aggravated battery aggravated assault and interference with law enforcement after allegedly pistol whipping his girlfriend and resisting arrest in Lawrence Wednesday night. Police arrested Juma Jelani Wright near Second Street and McDonald Drive after a domestic dispute with weapons. The woman escaped with the vehicle and was treated for head injuries. Wright refused to exit the vehicle during a 25 minute standoff leading to a broken window and his arrest. Bond was set at 50 000 with conditions awaiting Tuesday court appearance.
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James George
Shawnee County
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Kansas governor and lobbyist wield influence questioned
Emails obtained by The Wichita Eagle show lobbyist David Kensinger who once served as Governor Sam Brownback’s chief of staff remained influential with the governor and his administration. The records discuss trade to China and a state bill on federal health care funds, prompting debates over who runs state government and how appointments may be influenced.
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Topeka
Sam Brownback
Wichita Eagle
David Kensinger
China
Eagle
John Carmichael
Wichita
Kensinger
the Eagle
Kansas City Power & Light
Reynolds American
Associated Press
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Eileen Hawley
Brown
Back
Lyndon Vix
Max Kautsch
Lawrence
Kautsch
Vix
Kobach Defends Election Crime Powers Amid Criticism
Kobach argues future prosecutions must avoid politics and disputes critics say he would target acts that county prosecutors passed over. He contends opponents mischaracterize voter mistakes as crimes and says the secretary of state’s office will first review older election violations.
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Secretary of State
Kris Kobach
Lawrence Reps Vote No on Bill Overlooked Cases
Four Lawrence lawmakers voted against the bill. Republican Tom Sloan and Democrats Barbara Ballard Boog Highberger and John Wilson opposed it. Kobach cites nearly 100 double voting cases in 2014 as a focus, noting heightened attention on the governor's race.
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Lawrence
Tom Sloan
Barbara Ballard
Boog Highberger
John Wilson
Kobach
Kansas House backs move to fall local elections and end presidential primaries
The Kansas House approved a 64 to 58 vote to move local elections to odd-numbered fall years and permanently cancel the presidential primaries, aiming to boost turnout. The Senate also passed a measure to tighten abortion laws while lawmakers adjourn for Memorial Day weekend.
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Kansas budget cuts rely on KPERS fund reductions
The state plans about 1 million in spending cuts led by an 11 million reduction to the death and disability fund of KPERS. Other reductions include a 25 percent cut in executive travel and trims to agency advertising, subscriptions, and excess cash in special funds. Democrats on the negotiating team refused to sign the conference committee report in April, citing unsustainable funding and reliance on highway funds. Lawmakers adjourned for a four day weekend and will return on the 96th day of the session.
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Senate
Haskell football program suspended for 2015 season
Haskell officials suspended the football program for the 2015 season amid funding and leadership challenges. Three current players visited athletic director Prue to express concern and offer to help keep the program alive as the university searches for a new athletic director and addresses budget pressures.
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Prue
University
Haskell football program shaken by sudden funding change
Stephen Prue, executive assistant to the president, said Haskell aims to boost donations to the Founda tion as third party funding would be needed for football to return. He noted federal aid means no athletic scholarships and announced a review of nine athletic programs with support likely for six.
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Haskell
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Rich Brewer
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