Kansas weighs lowering pension fund return rate
Kansas officials weigh lowering KPERS expected return from 8 percent to 7.5 or 7.75 percent. A reduced rate could raise taxpayer and employee contributions, with a decision possible at the November 18 meeting or delaying to January. Lawmakers say the change is prudent as 8 percent is unlikely to be sustained.
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Push to remake top Kansas court stirs backlash over governor
A Kansas Supreme Court removal push amid voter anger at Gov. Sam Brownback faces backlash from conservatives and abortion opponents. Five justices on the ballot confront groups pledging to replace them, citing death-penalty rulings. Kansans for Justice and Kansans for Fair Courts clash with Brownback’s allies as budget woes fuel discontent.
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Cat Ninja to be flown home from Wichita to Florida
A 10 year old Wichita stray cat named Ninja who escaped in June will be flown to Tampa to reunite with Florida owners Renee and Brett Farmer of Sarasota. The cat, found during a feral cat rescue, tested negative for disease, treated for fleas, and cleared after a neck wound. The Farmers expect a two week wait for the reunion.
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Lawsuit alleges false firing over falsified arrival times at LMH
Duffy, a former LMH employee 2009 to 2013, sues LMH for 11k per false claim claiming she was terminated for objecting to falsified arrival times. LMH counters with breach of termination settlement and fraud. Case set for June 2017 pretrial with a 10 day trial anticipated. Public safety reporter Conrad Swanson can be reached at 832-7284.
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