DNA testing for Kansas criminals broadens scope
Kansas expands DNA testing from sex offenders to all criminals, boosting expected annual cases to 10,000 from 2,000. Budget and staffing shortages limit effectiveness despite a 2002 law objective. A federal grant may speed processing for about a third of pending samples, while concerns persist over privacy and scope.
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Kansas lawmakers contact list and offices
A compiled directory of U S senators representatives and governors with Washington and Topeka office addresses phone numbers and websites. Includes U S Sen Pat Roberts Sam Brownback U S Rep Jim Ryun Gov Kathleen Sebelius State Sen Robert Tyson State Reps Tom Holland Bill Feuerborn Jon Humerickhouse and Stanley Dreher with Capitol room numbers and contact details.
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Kansas Education Task Force outlines priorities for future
Denise O'Dea, superintendent of Wellsville schools, reports on a Topeka forum hosted by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. The Education Policy Team calls for universal high academic performance, early childhood expansion, centralized funding, higher postsecondary funding, improved teacher support, and broad community engagement to strengthen Kansas' economy through education.
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Brownback’s pork reporting fuels Kansas spending surge
Burdett Loomis notes Sen. Sam Brownback’s office issued 94 press releases from June 20 to September 17, highlighting grants to Kansas communities and large appropriations. He argues Brownback’s Senate Appropriations role channels federal funds home, aiding Kansas while defending deficits, with political spillover for Republicans.
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