Douglas County Eyes Jail Expansion Cost Up To 30 Million
Douglas County plans to expand the jail to address rising inmate numbers and mental health needs. Estimates place the price between 20 and 30 million with a placeholder figure cited, and a funding mechanism yet to be decided. Officials discussed a possible public building commission and public input while scheduling a future funding work session.
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Agencies lag on recognizing gay marriages in Kansas
Topeka AP Gov Sam Brownback administration will not adjust policies to recognize same sex marriages while defending the ban in a federal suit from the ACLU. Spokeswoman Ellie Hawley said agencies will take legal actions once the issue is resolved as the Supreme Court allows marriages during the case.
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Kansas to consider diverting highway funds to close budget gaps
Kansas lawmakers likely to divert money from a ten year highway program toward general government to cover shortfalls exceeding 714 million dollars in the current and upcoming budget years. Supporters note job creation and safer roads, while critics warn highway funding could shrink.
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Three Republican River states pledge wider water cooperation
Colorado Nebraska and Kansas officials say they have agreed on a new cooperative approach to managing water in the Republican River basin for this year and next. Kansas Secretary Jackie McClaskey calls the move toward a workable solution that protects Kansas water users yet remains balanced and fair to all parties. Past disputes over the 1943 compact remain, including a Supreme Court case about Nebraska paying Kansas for overuse in 2005 and 2006, but the new terms aim to prevent future conflicts.
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