Kansas Senate backs criminal sentencing bill to curb crime
Senator Wint Winter Jr of Lawrence champions a bill setting fixed sentence ranges to curb judicial whim. He argues justice requires criminals to serve terms, but future prison capacity could affect how sentences are carried out. The bill concentrates power with governor and legislature to adjust prison populations. The aim is to deter crime through certain punishment, though effectiveness remains debated.
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What Is an American Made Car
Guest opinions challenge national pride in the auto industry noting many so called American cars are assembled abroad or use foreign components. Examples from Ford, GM, Chrysler, and foreign joint ventures show parts and final assembly across countries, urging readers to decide what counts as American made.
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Kansas Child Passenger Safety Week Promotes Buckle Up
Kansas officials push voluntary compliance with the child seat belt law as troopers boost enforcement next week during Child Passenger Safety Week. Col. Bert Cantwell notes infant and child restraint use remains low and urges adults to protect children with belts and seats.
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Kansas primary windblown topsoil opinion piece winds about democracy
A Kansas writer skewers the cost of a $1.5 million presidential primary as Gov. Joan Finney threatens a veto to cancel a planned April 7 election. He compares democracy’s fragility to topsoil loss and ozone fears, arguing no strong rationale justifies cancelling the primary while lamenting partisan clashes ahead. He finally concedes uncertainty, musing a Boris or Ivan could explain it.
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Government representatives contact list compiled for inquiries
A roster of high level officials and offices with mailing addresses and telephone numbers includes President George Bush at The White House Washington DC 20500. Also Gov Joan Finney Topeka KS telephone 913 296 3232 Sen Bob Dole Washington DC 20510 202 224 6521 Sen Nancy Kassebaum Washington DC 20510 202 324 4774 Rep Dick Nichols Washington DC 20515 202 225 3911 State Rep George Teagarden Topeka KS 66612 913 296 7671 State Sen Dave Webb Stillwell KS 66085 915 681 860 State Rep Walker Hendrix Topeka KS 66612 913 296 7641.
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