Riddle Loses Bid To Curb DPS Panel Publicity
Franklin County District Court denied temporary restraining order shielding a City Commission appointed DPS panel from public disclosure. Officer John C. Riddle sues city and DPS director for 116000 claiming free speech violations and reputational harm after suspension. He sought access to panel files and testimony to prevent juror prejudice and venue delays. The judge cited separation of powers and declined to curb panel transparency.
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Butch” Riddle
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Workers Camp Concern Grows In Kansas Rate Hike
Topeka Kansas AP A national insurance rating group seeks a 33 million dollar increase in workers compensation premiums for Kansas employers. Commissioner Fletcher Bell said he is very concerned and will have an independent actuary review the filing with a hearing set for April 21. Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry and AFL CIO voiced concern but expect the rate ask to be scaled down.
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Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Spring Forward By The Associated Press
Most of the nation will move clocks forward an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday as daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in April this year. Congress ordered the extra weeks to satisfy those who want a later sunset for sports and cookouts, while opponents fear lighter evenings and dark morning starts for children and farm chores.
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Democrats End Reagan Veto Battle On Road Bill
Congress overrode President Reagan's veto to enact an 88 billion highway bill. The law allows 65 mph speeds on most interstates, funds highway and mass transit programs for five years, and releases 11 billion to states immediately. Velma Kennedy and Byrd say the vote does not reflect Reagan's leadership. 13 Republicans joined Democrats to override.
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Pete Wilson
R-Calif
Kansas To Raise Rural Highway Speed To 65 MPH
Kansas lawmakers swiftly endorsed a bill to raise the rural speed limit to 65 mph on 680 miles of interstate and turnpike routes with May 1 as the effective date. Governor Hayden and Sen. Morris backed action to allow signs and patrols to align with the higher limit. The move follows federal speed changes and aims to maintain safety during the transition.
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Kansas
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Reagan
Bill Morris
Wichita
Senate Transportation Committee
Kansas Department of Transportation
Hayden
Highway Patrol
Congress forces 65 mph rural speed limit rise
AP reports that Congress approved a 65 mph limit on rural interstates overriding Reagan veto. The National Safety Council warned the change could add about 450 highway deaths annually, reflecting nearly a 1 percent rise. O'Brien noted the public should know the fatality risk. About 47,800 people died in US motor-vehicle crashes in 1986.
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United States
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Ex Hospital Administrator Targets Local Doctors on Medicare
Former Ransom Memorial Hospital administrator Steve Lott challenged Ottawa physicians at the RMH trustees meeting for not accepting Medicare assignments. He says only one local doctor participates, pushing patients toward Lawrence and Clair who do accept, while hospital staff note many doctors avoid government controls though some patients may still face balance billing.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
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RMH
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Ottawa
Ransom
Dale Laird
Franklin County
Lawrence
Clathe
D.C. Hadley
the Herald
Hadley
Dave Drumright
Global auto brands blur lines in car buyers eyes
John Hammond of J.D. Power says consumers face difficulty telling a car’s origin as brands mix overseas and domestic production. Trade disputes push firms to build a borderless global network, complicating national labels and loyalties for buyers.
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United States
John Hammond
J.D. Power & Associates
Westlake Village
Calif
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