Bingo Bill Reaches Kansas Senate Floor In Tax Plans
In Topeka lawmakers moved bingo legislation to a Senate floor vote while aiming to curb a 6 percent tax on bingo proceeds by trimming it to 3 percent. The measure also sets who may operate games and caps prizes and frequency as a constitutional amendment looms. House actions seek license plate reform and election schedule tweaks amid broader utility and local government bills.
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House Elections Committee
Visiting Limited At RMH Due To Flu Outbreak
Visiting at Ransom Memorial Hospital is restricted to immediate family because of near epidemic conditions from a flu outbreak. The hospital, filled to capacity, moved some patients to hall spaces and will maintain the limit until further notice at the request of County Health Officer Dr. David Laury. Public cooperation is urged for safety.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
David Laury
Ordered Files to be Shredded Under Privacy Probe
Kansas Attorney General Curt Schneider announced that former Supreme Court Justice William Wertz and Assistant Attorney General Don Hoffman will review every investigation file on public officials and private citizens with no criminal record. Files lacking a legitimate law enforcement purpose will be destroyed to protect citizens’ constitutional rights. Wertz, respected judge, served on the high court 1950 to 1965 and was a Sedgwick County district judge earlier.
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Topeka
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Curt Schneider
Kansas Supreme Court
William J. Wertz
Asst
Don Hoffman
Schneider
Wertz
Hoffman
Donn Everett
House
Everett
Schneider's Plan For Dealing With the Files. ‘Ye Think Judge Wertz
Sedgwick
Weather and political notes from Topeka Kansas
Mild windy weather with isolated showers expected in southeast Kansas. National Weather Service forecasts rain or snow Sunday through Tuesday and highs in the 50s with 15 to 30 mph winds. In politics Governor Bennett calls for more facts before any legislature inquiry into the executive branch. Schneider discusses files kept by Kansas Bureau of Investigation with lawmakers.
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Topeka
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Kansas
National Weather Service
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House Democrats Delay Tariff Boost
The House Ways and Means Committee voted to block Ford's oil import tariff hike for 90 days and push debt limit to a record $531 billion through mid year while linking the two measures, a move that could form a veto proof bill. Ford defended the steps and warned against economic strangulation, while lawmakers weigh further action in both chambers.
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Ways and Means Committee
Ford
Congress
White House
America
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Lowell P. Weicker Jr
R-Conn
Deadline to file for Ottawa city and school board seats
Deadline near for candidates to file by Tuesday noon for Ottawa City Commission U.S.C. 290 Board of Education or any county city council or school board. City filings go to city clerk. school board filings go to Franklin County Clerk. February 11 is the deadline to register with the county clerk to vote in the primary.
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Ottawa City Commission
U.S.C
Board of Education
Franklin County
Local Women Open Businesses in Ottawa Kansas
Four Ottawa women break barriers by launching ventures in clothing and books. Rowena Selby runs The Village Shoppe with family help and community ties, while June Schultz and V O Schultz manage June's clothing with home balance. Nancy Pinet, Ruth Scholl, and Lena Harris opened Upfront Booksellers as a cooperative, combining reading passion with entrepreneurship.
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Rowena Selby
Tawa
Nancy Pinet
Ruth Scholl
Lena Harris
Mrs. Pinet
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