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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 2006
Page
7
The Kansas Legislature sent a tougher sex offender bill named Jessica's Law to the governor after negotiators split a package that would have allowed private prisons. The Senate approved 36 to 2 with no debate, and the House then followed with a vote to pass the measure.
Lawmakers vote details show a 122 to 0 tally followed by applause as Jessica's Law advances to Gov Kathleen Sebelius after a Friday negotiators deal. The plan links a House vote on prisons to the Senate passage of Jessica's Law, with the House tally at 74 to 48 opposing the licensing and regulation by the Department of Corrections.
Ottawa High School juniors showcase spirit during a Battle of the Bands as part of Say What Week organized by the Student Council. Members Ryan McCluney Tyler Sharp Andrew Crawford and Sidney Fish perform while Bobby Proctor crowdsurfs among classmates.
Kansas lawmakers push a three year 541 million package amid heated negotiations after the Senate rejected a 575 million proposal. The plan would boost funding for at risk students and grant districts power to raise property taxes while maintaining accountability measures. Senate negotiator Sen. Jean Schodorf expressed cautious optimism about House support as talks continue.
Darren Williams of Manning Construction told Ottawa School District officials that bond funded projects remain on track. The plan includes a new northeast elementary school near Davis Road, Garfield Elementary renovation, and Ottawa High School improvements with roofing about 95 percent complete and other trades advancing ahead of schedule.
Ottawa city commissioners reviewed the 2007 budget boosting the Revolving Loan Fund by about $20,000. Interest from COF Training Crist Auto Sears and Fashion Inc. loans elevates the fund from 53,290 in 2006 to 75,302 in 2007. The fund finances new businesses and city improvements and also pays bond debt.
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