Kansas Lottery renewal faces House Senate split and cash use fights
The Kansas House renews the lottery briefly while the Senate pares a term to two years. Gov. Graves signals a short extension as needed. A House plan would divert lottery revenue to lower airfares at Kansas airports, backed by Rep. Carlos Mayans and Regional Economic Area Partnership. Lawmakers urge separate consideration of renewal timing and funding allocations amid a contentious, lengthy process.
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Dog registration debate prompts counterpoint letter
A reader challenges a prior letter on leash laws, arguing that dog registration is unfair and ineffective. They note cats and birds face no penalties, discuss legal limits on keeping wildlife, and assert owners should be fined for loose dogs while urging city registration for cats too.
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Angela Sutton
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Milken Educator Awards highlight Kansas teachers in Topeka
Last Thursday in Topeka a Milken Family Foundation National Educator Awards Banquet honored Kansas educators. Jeff McAdoo and 12 other Kansas teachers earned Milken or National Board Certification, with remarks from Kansas leaders and plans for further workshops and national conference.
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Graves warns energy gouging may invite government action
In Topeka Gov Bill Graves and lawmakers debate gas price spikes with officials noting prices surged to about 10 per 1000 cubic feet in January from 4.62 last year. They seek relief for Kansans while blaming deregulation and market forces and consider comments to FERC on a proposed wellhead price.
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