Kansas backs Hobby Lobby in Supreme Court ACA dispute
Kansas joins 17 states in filing a brief urging the high court to strike down a provision of the Affordable Care Act requiring employers to fund or provide services that may conflict with religious beliefs. Attorney General Derek Schmidt cited American traditions of religious liberty and noted upcoming March 25 oral arguments.
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Kansas
Hobby Lobby
Sunflower State
U.S. Supreme Court
Derek Schmidt
Schmidt
Hobby Lobby, Inc
Oklahoma
10Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Conestoga Wood Specialties Corporation
Supreme Court
Washington
State opens legislative hotline for Kansas residents
State Library of Kansas offers a toll free hotline at 800 432 3924 for questions about past and current legislation. Residents can also use the online ask a librarian service or text 785 256 0733 and visit the State Capitol in Topeka. The hotline operates 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and messages may be left to be delivered to legislators along with requests for bills calendars journals committee agendas voting records and other documents.
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Kansas
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State Library of Kansas
State Library
Kslib.info
State Capitol
Kansas Tax Receipts Rise Surpass Projections
Kansas revenue data show January receipts $16.8 million above expectations, with corporate income tax up 225 percent to $11.2 million, use tax up $5.7 million, and individual income tax up $4.5 million. State sales tax lagged by $5 million, signaling weaker December shopping. Department secretary Nick Jordan called results evidence of healthy business growth and job creation.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas Department of Revenue
Nick Jordan
Department of Revenue
Obituary of Doris LaVonne Bartolomei 1926–2014
Doris LaVonne Bartolomei, 87, died January 27, 2014 in Santa Rosa California. A funeral service is set for February 1 at Daniels Chapel of the Roses. She was born July 26, 1926 in Richmond Kansas to Victor and Georgia Morris. Survived by husband Giulio Bartolomei daughter Bonnie Radi two grandchildren Sean Tuer Shannon Schultz and two great grandchildren Sebastian and Sofia Schultz. Preceded in death by her parents two brothers Darrell and Eldon Morris two sisters Jeanette Hally and Marjorie Cochran and her son Marion Nutt Jr.
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Santa Rosa
LaVonne
Richmond
Kan
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Geor
Gia Morris
Giulio Bartolomei
Bonnie Radi
Sean Tuer
Shannon Schultz
Sebastian
Sofia Schultz
Darrell
Eldon Morris
Jeanette Hally
Marjorie Cochran
Marion Nutt Jr
Obituary: Dorothy J. Berberich 91
Dorothy J. Berberich 91 died January 30 2014 at Brookside Retirement Community Overbrook Kansas. Funeral at 1 p m February 3 2014 Davidson Funeral Home Topeka with burial Mt Calvary Cemetery. Rosary at 1 p m February 2 2014 and visitation to 2 30 p m. Sunday. Survived by husband Thomas C Berberich children Francis Kevin Connie Donna Jayne eight grandchildren fourteen great grandchildren one great great grandchild. Memorials to Brookside Retirement Community via the funeral home. Obituary also at davidsonfuneral com.
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Dorothy J. Berberich
Brookside
Overbrook
Kan
Davidson Funeral Home
Topeka
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Kathryn L Malburg 91 Richmond Kansas dies
Kathryn L Malburg 91 of Richmond Kansas died January 30 2014 at Ottawa Retirement Village Ottawa Kansas Graveside services set for February 3 2014 at St Johns Cemetery Homewood Kansas Family visitation February 2 from 2 to 3 p m at Lamb Roberts Funeral Home Ottawa KS She was born September 27 1922 in Homewood Kansas to John A and Flossie M Malburg She worked for H D Lee and Oak Haven Nursing Home Survived by numerous nieces and nephews Memorials suggested to St Johns Cemetery through Lamb Roberts Funeral Home Ottawa KS 66067 condolences at www lamb-roberts com
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Richmond
Kan
Ottawa
St. John’s Cemetery
Homewood
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Homewood, Kan
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Flossie M. Malburg
Kathryn
H.D Lee
Oak Haven Nursing Home
Carolyn
Carolee” Kitchen
Elvin “Shorty
Malburg
Elmer
Lamb- Roberts Funeral Home
P.O
Roger Keith Owings dies at 66 in Wellsville Kansas
Roger Keith Owings 66 of Wellsville Kansas died January 29 2014 at his home. Graveside services are set for noon January 31 2014 at Rock Creek Cemetery in rural Miami County with visitation at 11 a.m. one hour prior. He served in the U S Army from 1968 to 1972 and worked for Ford Motor Company for over 30 years retiring in 2002. Survivors include his wife Gretchen Bazil, four daughters several grandchildren and siblings. Memorials may be made to the Roger Owings Memorial Fund through Wilsons Funeral Home.
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Wellsville
Kan
Rock Creek
Miami County
Ottawa
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Wilma Berniece (Moore) Owings
U.S. Army
Patricia Peine
Roger
Patricia
Ford Motor Company
Gretchen Bazil
Jamie
Tim Thrasher
DeSoto
Jill Owings
Steve Peuser
Clathe
Shane
Jerri
Coons
Janell Owings
Mark Winton
Richard
Barbara Owings
Jerald
Judy Owings
Idalee Owings
Roger Owings
Wilson
Markets Local Grain Quoted For Friday Afternoon
Ottawa Coop posts Friday quotes for hard wheat 6.06 soybeans 12.63 corn 4.19 milo 4.19. Franklin County USDA Farm Service Agency lists corn 4.24 milo 7.12 oats 4.10 soybeans 12.52 wheat 5.99.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Usda Farm Service Agency
Dorothy Elaine Harris Weatherbie dies at 92 in Kincaid
Dorothy Elaine Harris Weatherbie 92 of Kincaid died at home on January 29 2014. Graveside services planned for 11 a.m. February 3 2014 at Pleasant View Cemetery Blue Mound. Viewing scheduled Sunday noon to 5 p.m. at Fearborn Family Funeral Service Moran. Born January 21 1922 in Blue Mound to Hugh and Pearl Harris.
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Kincaid
Pleasant View
Blue Mound
Fearborn Family Funeral
Moran
Hugh and
Pearl (Defore) Harris
Livestock Sale Prices Feeders and Cows Listed
January cattle sale shows feeder steers and heifers across weight ranges with prices from 152 to 241 dollars. Slaughter cows rise 3 to 5 dollars, with commercial and utility cows 88 to 103. Bulls 95 to 108. Pairs and bred cows no test. Calves 5 to 8 lower. Feeder cattle steady to 2 lower.
Volunteer Opportunities at Ottawa Red Cross Blood Drive
Franklin County Red Cross will hold a blood drive noon to 6 pm on Feb 12 at Celebration Hall in the Franklin County Fairgrounds Ottawa. Volunteers are needed for setup and removal of equipment. Contact Carol Bulmer at rebulmer yahoo com or call (785) 242-8827 for details.
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Red Cross Agency
Franklin County Fairgrounds
Elm St
Ottawa
Carol Bulmer
Rebulmer
Yahoo.com
Prairie Paws Host Volunteer Orientation Today
Prairie Paws Animal Shelter invites volunteers to a one hour orientation at 1 p.m. today at 3173 K-68. The shelter seeks helpers for a variety of tasks with flexible schedules. Youth under 18 must attend with a parent or guardian. Call (785) 242-2967 with questions.
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Prairie Paws Animal Shelter
Prairie Paws
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