Kansas GOP rift deepens as moderates face primary scrutiny
Top Kansas Republicans confront right wing criticism over tax and spending policy. Senate President Steve Morris, amid dissension from conservatives over a tax study group, draws fire from small government factions while House Speaker Mike O Neal faces pressure for appointing himself chair of redistricting. The dispute tests how far 2010 gains push the state GOP to the right ahead of 2012 primaries.
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Kansas
House
Senate
Morris
Hugoton
Sam Brownback
Mike O’neal
O'Neal
House Appropriations Committee
O’neal
Owen Donohoe
Arlen Siegfried
Ronald Reagan
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Steve Morris
Americans For Prosperity
Donohoe
Cindy
State Ethics Commission
GOP
Appropriations Committee
Marc Rhoades
Cindy O’neal
Paul Davis
Lawrence
Mark Parkinson
Brownback
Ray Merrick
Stilwell
Kansas liquor stores push to allow tastings
Kansas legislators consider a bill to let liquor stores host in store tastings for beer wine and distilled spirits. The measure follows a policy memo stating tastings inside licensed premises are prohibited and aims to align store practice with wine country traditions. Regulators limit portions and bar tastings at parking lots or adjacent areas. Legislative hearings are expected, with lawmakers noting farm wineries precedent and familiarity with similar programs in neighboring states.
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Topeka
Kansas
State Senate
Topeka Capital Journal
Kansas Department of Revenue
Senate
Shawn McKeever
Fleming Place Wine and Spirits
R.E. “Tuck” Duncan
Statehouse
Duncan
House
Salina
Pete Brungardt
Steve Brunk
Wichita
House Federal and State Affairs Committee
Missouri
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