Journalists wary of open meetings bill in Kansas
In Topeka the Senate endorsed a bill allowing elected officials to socialize and travel together without violating the Open Meetings Act, sparking journalist concern over a loophole. Critics noted amendments they sought were not drafted,怕 and warned the measure could let officials discuss public business privately and rubber-stamp decisions.
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Topeka
Kan
Senate
Bill Hirschman
Freedom of Information
Kansas
The
Society of Professional Journalists
Martin
Merritt
Hirschman
Robert T. Stephan
Lottery On The Brink Of Law
The Legislature sent a bill to Gov. Hayden to implement a Kansas state lottery by September. Debates dominated the day as about 100 measures were discussed, with the lottery bill advancing to Hayden for signature and publication in the Kansas Register.
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Topeka
Kan
Mike Hayden
House of Origin
Hayden
Senate
House
Kansas
Department of Revenue
Kansas Register
House Appropriations Committee
Bill Bunten
Economic development calls for cash and clear state commitment
Kansas lawmakers and economists debate funding for tech and energy research as university projects stall. Frank Tillman of Kansas State University cites two shelved programs due to federal cuts while Leroy Lyon warns of slow progress and growing local effort. He urges a $250,000 seed fund and critique of lack of venture capital guidance.
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Frank Tillman
Kansas State University
Tillman
Kansas
Falderai
Leroy Lyon
Mid Kansas Economic Development Commission
Barton County
Lyon
Topeka
Department of Commerce
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Great Bend
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