County moves to compel clerk to hand over payroll records
Franklin County Commission voted 3-2 to file a writ of mandamus in Franklin County District Court to force County Clerk Shaun Perry to turn over payroll documents and records. The dispute follows a transfer of payroll duties to the county HR department, with Perry and an attorney opposing full disclosure. The move could impact paying county employees at month end.
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Shaun Perry
Franklin County
Perry
Taylor
Roy Dunn
Kansas lawmakers clash over higher ed funding and K-12 priority
Gov Kathleen Sebelius faces GOP pushback as House Republicans seek to divert funds to elementary and secondary schools. A subcommittee proposed cutting 10 million from a 23 million request for universities and technical colleges, while the full committee postponed action to prioritize K-12 amid a Kansas Supreme Court mandate to boost public school aid by April 12. Becky Hutchins leads the push.
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Topeka
Kathleen Sebelius
House
GOP
Kansas Supreme Court
Sebelius
Supreme Court
Subcommittee
Becky Hutchins
Kansas Governor pushes Medicaid expansion and higher tobacco tax
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius a Democrat seeks to expand Medicaid to cover 30,000 more adults by raising tobacco taxes. She contrasts with neighboring Missouri where Governor Blunt pushes spending restraint. Medicaid serves about 46 million nationally and 263,000 in Kansas.
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John Hanna
Associated Press
Topeka
Kansas
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
Missouri
Matt. Blunt
Robin Rudowitz
Kaiser Foundation
Commission On
Parsons shop owner unfurls cashier tape at Kansas hearing
Parsons appliance store owner Mike Howerter addressed lawmakers in Topeka, presenting a long ticker tape from his cash register that spilled onto the podium and floor. The paper displayed calculations from the previous period, highlighting concerns about costs and profits.
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Topeka
Mike Howerter
Parsons
Ottawa sees sales tax drop despite 2004 highs
Ottawa's 2005 start shows the weakest January in years for sales tax receipts, though 2004 ended strong with about 2.2 million in sales tax. City Clerk Scott Bird notes healthy economy and sustained 0.6 percent rate as retailers expand near the I 35 interchange and downtown, with Goody's Wal Mart and Applebee's drawing shoppers. Chamber CEO Tom Weigand cites plans for a 5,000 square-foot retail project near Wal Mart, a 10 acre area development, and downtown space for a customer service operation as interest grows.
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Ottawa
Scott Bird
Weigand
Senate battle looms as abortion vote tops GOP agenda
Senate Republicans press for a first congress vote on abortion limits after rejecting a labor-backed minimum wage hike. Democratic Leader Reid notes GOP marching orders as Sen. Enzi argues wage hikes harm low wage workers. Senator Schumer touts a plan to curb protesters at clinics, signaling a high-stakes clash ahead.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Harry Reid
Mike Enzi
Wyoming
Chuck Schumer
D-N.y
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