May sentencing date set for Wichita oilman Hershberger
Wichita oilman James W. Hershberger faces up to 130 years in prison and $70,000 in fines after a federal jury found him guilty on 25 counts of mail and bank fraud tied to a scheme at Petroleum Energy Inc. He will be sentenced May 7 by Judge Dale E. Saffels.
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Wichita
Hershberger
Topeka, Kan
James W. Hershberger
Said
U.S
Dale E. Saffels
Petroleum Energy Inc
Legislative Highlights from State Senate and House Actions
The Senate passed 28 to 12 a bill allowing interstate banking among four neighboring states, Iowa, and Arkansas, sending it to the House. The House committee rejected three abortion bills, a parental consent measure and two notification proposals, calling the panel a black hole. Governor Hayden signaled support for a 40 year minimum prison term for first degree murder as an alternative to the death penalty. The House rejected a seat belt evidence bill, while the Transportation Committee favored raising the driving age to 18 with allowances for 17s with good grades and 15–16 year olds on restricted licenses, advancing to floor debate.
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Senate
Kansas
Iowa
Arkansas
House
Federal and State Affairs Committee
Hayden
Mike Hayden
House Transportation Committee
Nursing homes resist subcommittee budget demand
Kansas nursing home lobbyists refuse a subcommittee request to trim next year's welfare budget by 30 million dollars. They cite rising costs and insist they already receive low reimbursements, while lawmakers pressure them to contribute to deficit reductions amid Medicaid rate debates.
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Dave Ranney
Harris News Service
Topeka
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Dick Hummel
Kansas Health Care Association
Department
Mike Hayden
SRS
Subcommittee
Duane Goossen
R-Goessel
Goossen
Kansas
Hummel
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Federal Court Building
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
TeleKansas
Kansas Corporation Commission
Goodland
Pittsburg
Jack Shriver
Arkansas City
Governor’s Office
Shriver
Plaza Cinema
Kevin Bacon
Peoples Bank
W. Tecumseh
Ottawa
Farm Bureau Insurance
Burlington
Proudly
Franklin County
Teresa Boswell
Showdown
Eddie Winslow
Donna Attic
Showtime
Steve's Meat Market, Inc
North 59
Chevrolet
Creason-Tawney
GM Quality Service Parts
Tawney
Lds, Inc
Ottawa, Ks
Peoples National Bank
John Gladman
Peoples South Bank
Peoples National Bank & Trust
S. Main
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