Kansas House bills urge Kansas history class and drug abuse programs
The House Education Committee backed a bill to require Kansas history in all districts and accredited private schools, with a pilot for Topeka on binding arbitration in teacher disputes receiving postponement. It also endorsed a recap of drug abuse prevention programs as a recommendation and moved two college funding bills to summer study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
House Education Committee
Kansas
Kansas Court of Appeals
Don Crumbaker
R-Brewster
Salina
Douglas County
Senate Committee Endorses Compromise On Malpractice Caps
In Topeka Kansas a Senate Judiciary panel backed a compromise bill limiting damages in medical malpractice suits and punitive awards The substitute expands the cap aims to all civil cases and addresses pain and suffering and the collateral source rule while delaying caps on damages and attorney fees to summer study The measure drew cautions about impacting the legal system as the bill heads to the full Senate for debate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka, Kan
Senate
Robert Frey
Liberal
Senate Judiciary Committee
Frey
Kansas Trial Lawyers Association
Kansas Medical Society
Kansas Senate weighs revival of state presidential primary
Senate Minority Leader Mike Johnston renewed his push to restore Kansas presidential primary elections as the Senate Elections Committee delayed action pending House approval. Secretary of State Jack Brier backs the plan to hold the primary on the first Tuesday in April 1988, aligning with city ballots to cut costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Senate
Mike Johnston
Kansas
Senate Elections Committee
House
Jack Brier
Johnston
House Elections Committee
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
Parsons
Senate Committee
Brier
Kansas House advances budget and farm relief bills
Kansas House moves toward final passage of an 89.5 million dollar appropriations plan and backs a resolution urging President Reagan to sign an emergency farm credit bill. Lawmakers debate budget basing on current revenues and separation of powers while considering changes to agency rules following a Supreme Court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Kansas House
Reagan
Congress
America
Marvin Barkis
Dlouisburg
Mike Hayden
R-Atwood
Kansas Agriculture
John Carlin
House
Ways and Means Committee
Don Mainey
D-Topeka
Bill Aims Tougher Annexation Rules For Cities
The Kansas House gave first round approval to a measure restricting city annexations with a 60 to 54 vote after seven amendments. It would empower county commissions to veto annexations, pause new attempts for a year after denial, and require petitions from at least 51 percent of landowners who also hold 51 percent of the land. Amendments require factors for commissions to weigh including growth, service costs, potential incorporation, and prior landowner-city dynamics. Supporters say it protects residents, while opponents warn it could slow city growth.
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David Miller
Rhndora
Kansas Supreme Court
Robert T. Stephan
John Carlin
Topeka
Kan
Kansas House
Ginger Barr
Auburn
Elizabeth Baker
R-Derby
Sandy Duncan
Wichita
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Ning Committee
House Committee
Carlin
Haley
South Main
Ottawa
Tom Neff
Main
Ottawa, Ks
World Life Insurance Co
Ever Island
Peoples National Bank & Trust
FDIC
S. Main
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