Compromise debated on senior hunting fishing licenses in Kansas
Kansas considers repealing the 65 plus exemption for hunting and fishing licenses to fund parks and wildlife programs. The plan could net over 1 million dollars yearly, sparking resistance from groups like the Kansas State Rifle Association and the Silver Haired Legislature. Proposals include raising exemption to 75 or a senior pass.
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Topeka
Rich
Kansas
Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
Department
Robin Jennison
Jennison
Kansas State Rifle Association
Silver Haired Legislature
Mark Taddiken
Clifton
Senate Committee On Natural Resources
Allen Schmidt
D-Hays
Lake Perry
Ralph Ostmeyer
Natural Resources Committee
High school urges caution after sub state tournament
Cobbs and Dobbs discuss parking shortages and student safety after fights at the sub state event. Police presence at finals appeared increased though not confirmed as a result. Ottawa High School teams advance to the Class 4A state tournament in Salina amid upbeat mood.
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Cobbs
Dobbs
Neil
Ryan Dobbs
Ottawa High School
OHS
Salina
Coffee talk reveals liquor, education, and redistricting views
Attendees at a Baldwin City coffee meet pressed lawmakers on liquor in grocery stores and funding for public education. Rep. Feuerborn dismissed liquor changes while Apple and King backed higher base aid but opposed raising the local option budget. Gregery floated a railcar liquor bill to spur jobs, and security costs were cited for concealed carry. Senators commended rapid redistricting action as Otto faces a district shift out of Franklin County.
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KPERS
Bill Feuerborn
Dgarnett
King
Apple
Terri Lois Gregory
Baldwin City
Feuerborn
Coffee — King
House
Senate
Bill Otto
Rleroy
Franklin County
Anderson-Franklin County
Otto
Tlike
Letters Bring Hope As War News Reaches A Quiet Town
Aunt Ellen sends Sonny and Bobby to fetch mail along a county road. They spot the mailman Lou approaching and hope a letter from their son fighting overseas has arrived. The scene captures a small town waiting and listening for signals from distant front lines.
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Lizzie
Ellen
Sonny
Bobby
Lou
Riley’s
Bobby Kee
Dad v
Fen
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