Hard 50 goes to governor as special session adjourns
Kansas lawmakers approved a revised Hard 50 sentencing bill after a two day special session. The measure requires juries not judges to decide 50 year without parole terms in certain murders, addressing a Supreme Court ruling. Gov Brownback praised bipartisan support and is expected to sign.
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Teacher honored for superb first year at Prairie Park
Erica Voegers, Prairie Park School third grader teacher, received the Lawrence School District Horizon Award for outstanding first-year teachers at a school assembly. Rachel Downs of Free State High School also received the award prior. Both will be nominated for the state Horizon Award and each received a $250 cash prize from Trusty Credit Union.
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Three regents appointments confirmed by Senate
Gov. Brownback's picks Shane Bangerter Ann Brandau Murguia and Helen Van Etten won Senate confirmation to the Kansas Board of Regents. Bangerter faced party status questions but secured 35-5 while Murguia and Van Etten won 37-3 with only Democrats opposing.
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