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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 2003
Page
8
Vietnam Veterans of America 912 hosts a Chili and Soup Supper at Princeton Community Building starting 5 p.m. Saturday Feb 22 with door prizes silent auction and raffle for getaway trips. Proceeds go to the Vietnam Wall fund. For info call Robert Rossman 785 937-2746.
Governor Kathleen Sebelius highlighted an enhanced Internet tax filing site from the Kansas Department of Revenue designed to remove software downloads and speed refunds. Wagnon reported 280000 returns processed with 220000 refunds, and most filers receive refunds within a week.
Carl W. McMechan faces several drug related counts with a preliminary hearing set March 26. Edward Lee Salyers and Karen A. Leroy also face multiple drug and paraphernalia charges with hearings set in February. Several others received sentencing or diversion agreements for various offenses including worthless checks and battery. December new business filings include multiple LLCs and corporations in Ottawa, Wellsville, Osawatomie, Burlington, and other cities.
Kansas lawmakers consider House Bill 2045 allowing students who graduate from Kansas high schools or earn a GED after at least three years in state schools to qualify for in state tuition. Supporters say this workforce need changes access to higher education while opponents worry over immigration status. Local teachers and superintendents cite educated immigrants who stay in Kansas and contribute to the economy. Rich cites higher nonresident costs at KU and Wichita State University.
The Kansas House Insurance Committee halted a bill requiring insurance coverage for prescription contraceptives. Chair Patricia Lightner halted testimony after opponents argued higher premiums, saying Davis failed to show premium effects. Lightner believes many insurers already cover such prescriptions.
Secretary Mike Hayden leads Kansas Wildlife and Parks in promoting nature tourism to boost revenue, citing the McPherson Wetlands as a model. He stresses 97 percent private land ownership limits public access while urbanization reduces opportunities. Senate confirmation welcomed amid debate over adding a 20 dollar wildlife stamp and buying private land for parks.
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