Editorial calls for smart guns after Hesston killings
The editorial decries the Hesston Kansas massacre with four dead including Cedric Ford and thirteen injured. It notes a protection from abuse order served shortly before the shooting and implicates Ford's former girlfriend Sarah Hopkins in supplying the firearm. It argues for smart gun tech mental health support and law enforcement monitoring to reduce future violence.
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Cedric Ford
Newton
Excel Industries
Ford
Harvey County Sheriff's Office
Sarah J. Hopkins
United States
Pfas
Harvey County
Rights of Religion and Speech in First Amendment
The First Amendment limits Congress from establishing religion or restricting free exercise. It protects the press, speech, peaceful assembly, and petitioning the government for grievances. The text outlines core civil liberties foundational to US democracy.
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Kansas Senate Week Seven Highlights and Key Bills
A mid-session turnaround saw SB 367 pass 38 to 2 to keep juvenile offenders in their homes with therapy and community service. SB 335 failed 24 to 14 due to funding source concerns. SB 410, a foster care CARE pilot, passed 24 to 15 with no compensation for families. Caryn Tyson, representing Franklin County and the 12th District, praises the session.
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Kansas Juvenile Justice Workgroup
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Hutchison
Central Law Enforcement
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House
Caryn Tyson
Parker
Franklin County
Food sales tax on groceries could go to voters
A proposed resolution by a dozen senators would put a four year plan on the November ballot to eliminate the groceries sales tax. If enacted, revenue losses begin July 1 2017 and escalate to full removal by July 1 2019, forcing budgeting strain and political battles over a constitutional ban versus a House bill to phase out taxes. Martin Hawver reports from Hawver's Capitol Report.
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