Sebelius names six Cabinet secretaries
Gov elect Kathleen Sebelius announced a slate of six cabinet secretaries including two holdovers from Gov Graves. Mike Hayden will remain at Wildlife and Parks and Janet Schalansky continues as Social and Rehabilitation Services head. Others named are Jim Garner Human Resources Deb Miller Transportation Rod Bremby Health and Environment and Joan Wagnon Revenue. The appointments require Senate confirmation and Sebelius will be inaugurated January 13 as Legislature convenes.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kathleen Sebelius
Bill Graves
Sebelius
Mike Hayden
Wildlife and Parks
Janet Schalansky
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Jim Garner
House
Deb Miller
Hntb Engineering
Rod Bremby
Lawrence
Joan Wagnon
Senate
Agriculture
Erncr
John Moore
Commerce
Howard Fricke
Moore
Cessna Aircraft Co
Fricke
Security Benefit Group
Hayden
Graves
Interior
Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Bush
American Sportfishing Association
Schalansky
SAS
Miller
HNTB
KDOT
Missouri Department of Transportation
Garner
Bremby
University of Kansas
Wagnon
Lawrence road plan through Baker Wetlands favored
The Army Corps of Engineers backs the eastern leg of the South Lawrence Trafficway along Baker Wetlands for a 32nd Street alignment, enacting mitigation costs of at least 8.5 million dollars. The 110.2 million project extends from a barricaded bridge on US 59 to Kansas 10 at Noria Road, southeast of Lawrence. Public comment opens January 17 for 30 days before a final decision is issued.
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Corps
32Nd Street
Kansas Department of Transportation
U.S. Highway 59
Lawrence
Kansas 10
Noria Road
42Nd Street
Bruce Plenk
The
Wetlands Preservation Organization
Franklin County Jail Bookings And Sheriff Reports
The Daily Report lists bookings for Willie James Taylor of Kansas City held for Johnson County and Jenny Lea Hays of Melvern with charges for a worthless check. Anthony Raymond Harrell of Richmond held on a failure to appear warrant. Dean Richard Lane of 209 E Logan released on bond. Sheriff’s News covers littering theft vandalism and deer collision incidents with losses over $500. Ambulance calls include multiple medical emergencies across various blocks.
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Franklin County
Willie James Taylor
Kansas City
Johnson County
Sheriff’s Dept
Jenny Lea Hays
Melvern
Anthony Raymond Harrell
Richmond
Dean Richard Lane
E. Logan
Osborne Terrace
Indiana
Open Meetings Act in Kansas faces review after court ruling
Legislators plan to revisit the Kansas Open Meetings Act after a Shawnee County judge ruled Sebelius transition teams did not fall under the act. News organizations appeal the decision, while lawmakers from both chambers signal further study and potential changes to open government rules.
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Topeka
Kathleen Sebelius
Shawnee
Eric Rosen
The
Ottawa Herald
Sebelius
Rosen
Doug Mays
Mays
Attorney General
Nicole Corcoran-Basso
Kansas
Corcoran- Basso
Mike Merriam
Kansas Supreme Court
Merriam
Kansas Court of Appeals
House Ethics and Elections Commission
Derek Schmidt
Schmidt
Jeff Burkhead
Kansas Press Association
Paul Stevens
Associated Press
Missouri
Stevens
KPA
Kansas Association of Broadcasters
Chanute Tribune
Garden City Telegram
Hays Daily News
Hutchinson News
Lawrence Journal- World
Parsons Sun
Pittsburg
Morning
Ovarian cancer group weighs education vs legislation
Members of the OCA KC push for awareness and education on ovarian cancer. They propose state legislation to require doctors to give patients information on symptoms and diagnosis, with fines for noncompliance. Critics urge more research and annual exams over new laws. The group meets monthly at Shawnee Mission Medical Center and invites public participation.
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Tawney
Lowell
Bill Feuerborn
D-Garnett
Topeka
Feuerborn
California
Gollier
Oca-Kc
Women’s Center
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Ocakc.org
Boulder High prank leads to suspensions and arrest
Two Boulder High School students, including 18 year old Gustav John Carlson, entered the campus during winter break and swapped locker padlocks triggering a security response. They face second degree burglary charges and obstruction of a peace officer while Carlson risks expulsion after a hearing.
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Boulder, Colo
Boulder High School
Boulder
Gustav John Carlson
Jim Byfield
Carlson
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