Mandatory Buckling Up Debated In Kansas Senate
Kansas lawmakers debated a proposed mandatory seat belt law in the 1985 session. Supporters argued it would save lives and money, with a $25 fine for front seat noncompliance, while opponents warned it intrudes on personal freedoms. Testimony cited safety, responsibility, and potential impacts on air bags and lawsuits.
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Senate
Topeka
Kan
Senate Transportation Committee
House
Kelly Wendeln
Chanute
Wendell
John Jurcyk Jr
The
Kansas Association of Defense Counsel
Jurcyk
Sales Tax Increase Faces Mixed Reviews in Kansas
A bill to raise Kansas sales tax from 3 to 5 percent drew mixed reactions in a House committee. support from business groups contrasts with concerns it hurts border counties and drives shoppers to Missouri. The measure would send about half the revenue back to counties for property tax relief, while exemptions shape the impact on vehicles and utilities.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
House
Jim Patterson
Rindependence
Patterson
Bill Reardon
Wyandotte
Johnson Counties
Reardon
David Litwin
Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Litwin
Colorado
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Legal aid urged for farmers facing bank-backed bankruptcies
Farmers lack access to competent local counsel as banks dominate legal ties. Carlin's FACTS plan would let the state contract with Kansas Legal Services for advisory help, not in court, while critics push to expand Kansas Extension Service or broaden aid to all lenders. Farmers warn of due process gaps and rising bankruptcy risk without affordable help.
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Bentley
Bentley Bentley
Kansas Legal Services
Notice of Probate Hearings in Franklin County Kansas
Legal notices announce hearings and creditor deadlines for estates in Franklin County Kansas. Petitions seek probate, appointment of executors, and possible simplified administration. Creditors must file claims within six months from first publication or lose rights.
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District Court
Franklin County
Kansas
Helen M. Steelman
Ottawa
Harvey S. Caldwell
District Court of
Eatat la May Kimball
Trade Figures Add To Farm Scene Woe
Washington reports that U.S. farm commodity exports will total about 35.5 billion for the current fiscal year, down 7 percent from 38 billion the prior year, with the trade balance cutting to 16 billion as imports reach a record 19.5 billion. The Agriculture Department cites sluggish world demand, wheat and soybean weakness, and a strong dollar as key factors, while Commerce and officials note price supports and competition also pressuring competitiveness.
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Washington
U.S
Agriculture Department
Far Eastern
Steve Milmoe
Department
Economic Research Service
John R. Block
Congress
Block
House Foreign Affairs Committee
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Oscar Lind
Frederic Clark
Clark
Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas Trial Lawyers Association
Ms. Sebelius
Dan Lykins
Kansas Head Injury Association
Lykins
Frances Kastner
Kansas Food Dealers’ Association
Robin Leach
D-Linwood
Leach
Ivan Wyatt
Kansas Farmers Union
Gary Rennebaum
Axtell
FHA
the Family Circus
Ad the Cinema
Sun
Mat
Micki G Maude
Dudley Moore
Chuck Norris
State of
Parsons
Petifion
Guarien Eatery
Pace
Irte
Aries Hale Wt
Lind
Ensie
Charles T. Sam
Charles S and
Pautine
Gerald F. Power
South Main
Avis Elaine Kouitz
Sirma
Thomas E. Gleason
Sulta
Ida
Avia Elaine Kouns
Anttok.s.a
Robert A. Anderson Anderson
Byrd & Ricncon
2Nd & Main
P.O. Box
Hawa
By Bil Keane
Hulo
Zan
Gar the
Beetle Bailey
Bank OF Ottawa
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