Judicial selection and payroll relief move through Kansas Senate
In week three of the session the Kansas Senate approved SCR 1601 and SB 8 to reform judicial selection with a constitutional amendment and an independent panel. HB 2023 would ban payroll deductions for union PACs, leaving contributions optional via checks or electronic transfers. The piece outlines tax relief debates, credits, and related Senate actions on poverty affidavits and restraining orders, with Caryn Tyson as a listed contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas Court of Appeal
House
Kansas
Political Action Committee
PAC
PAC Fund
Nick Jordan
Finchforkansas
New Vocational Programs Bring Free College Classes to Ottawa High School
Dr. Ryan Dobbs reports that Kansas SB 155 supports Ottawa High School by funding industry credentials in high demand fields. Neosho County Community College will offer free during school day courses with certificates in welding and health care fields, plus other classes starting fall 2013 and 2014.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Ottawa High School
OHS
Ottawa
U.S. Secretary of Labor
Kansas Community Colleges
Neosho County Community College
Neosho
Kansas House Plan Favors 80 Day Session Pace
Kansas House speaker and Senate president aim to finish in 80 days as 60 remain in this short session. Gov Brownback’s FY2014 budget faces a $265 million revenue shortfall after ending cash balance, totaling about $735 million with spending. Finch highlights include adoptions reform, sex crime statute changes, and leadership of the Freshman Republican Caucus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
House
Senate
Sam Brownback
Peggy Mast
Cooper Gollier
Madelyn Crowley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Caryn Tyson
Franklin County
Caryn.Tyson
the Herald
Ottawaherald.com
Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar St
Community News
Community Connections
Ryan Dobbs
Cobbsr
Blaine Finch
Fern
Whalc