Full disclosure bill aims to reveal professors consulting ties
The Kansas Legislature passed a measure requiring professors testifying before government bodies to disclose substantial consulting affiliations. Critics fear recruiting hurdles, while supporters say the move boosts transparency, legitimacy, and public trust in expert testimony from university scholars.
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Lawmakers dodge rush on pari mutuel slot bills
The Kansas Legislature flirted with casino style gambling at pari mutuel tracks, but after a House passage the measure stalled in Senate committee. Proponents push forward while critics warn of insufficient debate and timing. With state funds tight, backers expect the issue to reappear next year.
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Kansans listed lawmakers and White House contact details
A compilation of contact information for President George Bush and U.S. Senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback plus U.S. Representative Jim Ryun and Kansas state leaders Governor Bill Graves State Senator Robert Tyson and State Representatives Ralph Tanner Bil Feverborn with office addresses in Washington Topeka and phone links for public inquiries.
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Right to counsel debate in modern justice system
Sean Carter argues that the Sixth Amendment guarantees defense for all accused, notes the Supreme Court’s May 20 decision expanding counsel rights to indigent defendants in cases likely to imprisonment, criticizes states paying for only suspended sentences, and defends universal access to public defense amid cost worries and political jabs.
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Ottawa Eyesores Highlight Aesthetic Fight With Officials
City critics argue downtown blight reflects official neglect. John Merrell is praised as Ottawa’s residential cleanup champion while mayors, commissioners, and USD 290 are blamed for neglecting storefronts and two aging schools. Vision program support is questioned as two OHS graduates offer to fund repairs.
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