A Clever Dude: Ottawa Senator Jim Allen Faces Busy Session
Kansas Senator Jim Allen, representing Ottawa, navigates committee hearings and bills as the 1982 session nears its end. He notes the enterprise zone measure is complex and votes cautiously, while defending KPERS and his stance on foreign policy. He contrasts the Senate with the House and reflects on his 60,000 constituents and veteran colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Bemis
Topeka
Sen
Jim Allen
Kansas
Ottawa Republican
Allen
Senate
Dorothy Nichols
Ottawa
Nichols
House
Axpers
Rehorn
Legislature
Cupcake nickname highlights Kansas House stay at work
In Topeka the Kansas House colleagues share small offices and daily camaraderie as Rep. Dorothy Nichols known as Cupcake navigates an April Fool’s Day session. The group, including Reps Apt and Novak, discuss bills, tourism, and school funding amid light joking and sharp parliamentary moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas House of Representatives
14Th District
Dorothy Nichols
Ottawa
Capitol
Denise Apt
Iola
William Novak
Lost Springs
Novak
Apt
Nichols
Mrs. Apt
Dennie
Franklin
Allen
Marion
Tim O'Sullivan
Hutchinson
House
Board of Education
James Holderman
Wichita
O'Sullivan
Holderman
Frey
Ceres
Capitol Dome
Doug Holt
Cimarron
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tom Rehorn
Kansas City
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
KPERS
South Africa
Poland
Reborn
Sen. Allen
DeHaviland
Beaver
Dodson Aviation
Ottawa Municipal
Ronald Reagan
Sandy Duncan
Travel and Tourism
Kansas Department of Economic Development
Bob Frey
Gen. MacArthur
Robert D. Miller
Russell
Bob Burtch
the Family Circus
By Bil Keane
Miss Overberry
Ory
ANG Cats
Iain
Iasoline
Mommi