Kansas governor signs emissions plan and renewables tweak
Gov. Sam Brownback signed a measure to require lawmakers to approve any state plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions and authority for the health secretary to draft it under EPA rules. The same day, he backed a nonbinding renewable energy mandate roll back and a liquor law package while lawmakers edged toward budget and tax compromises.
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Brownback
Senate
U.S
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Health and Environment
Jay Emler
Kansas
Zack Pistora
Rob Olson
Olathe
Kansas Senate
Capitol
House
Vicki Schmidt
Topeka
Republicans eye tax plan split over Democratic stance
Republicans signal no aid from Democrats on tax changes as Brownback defense of tax cuts draws criticism. House and Senate debate focus on a 6.45 percent sales tax and possible gas tax hike, with lawmakers weighing further spending cuts and revenue-raising measures amid a 3 percent budget rise.
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Brownback
House
Senate
Susan Wagle
Wichita
Man pleads not guilty in Haskell rape case
A 20-year-old Anadar ko Oklahoma man pleaded not guilty to aiding and abetting attempted aggravated criminal sodomy and rape charges in connection with a November 15, 2014 rape in a Haskell Indian Nations University dorm room. A codefendant also pleaded not guilty. both were expelled from Haskell. The man is set to appear again September 25.
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Anadarko, Okla
Haskell Indian Nations University
Catherine Decena
Haskell
Cheryl Wright Kunard
Suspect Back Held on Multiple Charges in Douglas County
Douglas County authorities pursue second degree murder and felony theft charges against Back. Bond set at $750,000. A separate 2014 felony interference case carries a $5,000 bond. If released, he will wear a GPS bracelet and be barred from contacting non-law enforcement witnesses. Back has prior convictions in 2001 2011 2013 including aggravated indecent liberties with a child and weapons possession. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 24.
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Back
Kansas Department of Corrections
Jefferson County
The
Journal-World
Oskaloosa
Kansas
Shawnee County
Department of Corrections
James George
Bond
George
KU student nominated for national astronaut scholarship
Jennifer Stern a Kansas University senior from Lawrence has been nominated to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation program KU named four nominees David Gier Amanda House and Jessica van Loben Sels also listed Overland Park Albuquerque N.M. The program founded in 1984 aims to spur scientific pursuit Up to two KU nominees may receive 10000 scholarships for junior or senior years.
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Jennifer Stern
Kansas University
Lawrence
National Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
The
University
Stern
David Gier
Overland Park
Amanda House
Overland
Brown Bag Concert Series Starts June 4 in Lawrence
The free Thursday noon concert series, cosponsored by Downtown Lawrence Inc., runs June 4 through July 30 with local bands at U.S. Bank plaza 900 Massachusetts St. except June 11 and July 30 moved to the library 707 Vermont St. In bad weather, shows shift to Watkins Museum 1047 Massachusetts St.
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Downtown
Lawrence Inc
U.S. Bank
Massachusetts St
Lawrence Public Library
Vermont St
Rural Harmony Band
BBC Sounds
Spirit Dancer
Dennis Rogers
Lonnie Ray Blue
Borderline Country
Rhythmia
Watkins Com
Ninth Street Closure For Sewer Work In City
A segment of Ninth Street between Rhode Island and New Hampshire streets will close for about a week starting Monday for sewer line replacement. Access to nearby businesses will remain available.
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Ninth Street
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
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