First Friday Jazz Coffeehouse expands in Ottawa
The Ottawa Community Arts Council will host monthly First Friday Coffeehouses beginning April 2 at the Carnegie Cultural Center. The April show features SOLOHOGS, with no smoking or alcohol and free admission for kids under 12. Proceeds aim to support local artists and community arts access.
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High court weighs pledge case amid poll on under God
The AP poll shows strong public support for keeping the phrase under God in the Pledge of Allegiance while the Supreme Court considers a California atheist challenge. The case, arguing that school prayer breaches church state separation, reaches a landmark stage as officials in Elk Grove defend the pledge’s inclusion.
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Senate rejects moratorium on Flint Hills wind farms
The Kansas Senate voted 2015 against a one year moratorium on wind farm development in the Flint Hills counties Butler Chase Greenwood Lyon Morris and Wabaunsee. Sen Susan Wagle sought the amendment to HB 2516 to shield landowners and preserve the hills amid disputes with developers. Senator Phil Journey argued the move would curb contractual rights and economic freedom.
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Wichita
North America
Phil Journey
Raysville
Journey
Bin Laden elusive before fateful 9 11 inaction debated
Washington AP report on the 9 11 commission findings shows Clinton and Bush administrations pursued long diplomatic efforts to stop Osama bin Laden with insufficient evidence for military action. Tenet opposed attacks citing a single uncorroborated source and possible civilian harm. Samuel Berger recalls Tenet saying we just dont have it. The commission will release findings this summer amid campaign fodder. Former Sen Bob Kerrey notes officials pursued diplomacy rather than force.
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Kansas argues over 75 mph speed limit bill
Kansas lawmakers clash as House and Senate battle over SB 384 to raise 70 mph limits to 75 on four lane divided highways. House passed 64 61 while Senate backed its version last month. Dispute centers on speeding ticket penalties and a 5 or 10 mph buffer before recording offenses. Governor Sebelius would decide after a possible compromise.
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Wichita
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Kathleen Sebelius
House Transportation Committee
Gary Hayzlett
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