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Dodge City Daily Globe
2 Oct, 2019
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Legislative hearing turns up heat for constitutional amendment on abortion
Anti-abortion activists and conservative Republican legislators shared enthusiasm for placing on statewide ballots a constitutional amendment reversing the Kansas Supreme Court's declaration that a woman's right to end a pregnancy was embedded in the state constitution.
Kansas awards $13 million to support children at risk of entering foster care

Gov. Laura Kelly's campaign to reform the state's troubled foster care system prompted allocation of $13 million in grants to 18 agencies selected to deliver services to children at risk of being placed in state care.

U.S. District Judge Carlos Murguia admonished for sexual harassment, affair with felon, tardiness

A federal judicial council on Monday admonished U.S. District Judge Carlos Murguia for the sexual harassment of women who work for him, an extramarital affair with a convicted felon, and habitual tardiness.

Capitol Insider podcast: Getting to root of student threats in Kansas classrooms

Former superintendent Randy Weseman is convinced principles of threat assessment developed by the U.S. Secret Service ought to be the standard for analyzing potentially dangerous situations in Kansas school buildings.

Kansas governor shrugs off A.G.’s opinion on out-of-state sales tax policy

Gov. Laura Kelly cold-shouldered pleas from Republican lawmakers to rescind an order requiring out-of-state online businesses to collect an estimated $20 million annually in sales taxes despite the attorney general's opinion the Democratic governor lacked authority to enforce the mandate.

Gov. Laura Kelly launches council to guide Medicaid expansion debate

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly resumed Kansas' spirited debate on Medicaid expansion by authorizing a large, bipartisan council to serve as policy compass for legislators diving into the controversial issue during the 2020 session.

Kansas military council focuses on surging troop, veteran suicides

Former U.S. Army helicopter pilot Katrina Lewison expressed frustration with difficulty faced by civilians trying to break through the military's firewall to sound the alarm about a family member who may be suicidal.

Kansas state parks to allow e-bicycles

Those wishing for a faster way to see the sights at Kansas' many state parks are in luck.

Panel votes to replace original Capitol renovation plaque to honor four governors

A new plaque commemorating completion of the $325 million renovation of the Kansas Capitol will feature names of all four governors involved in the lengthy project and pay tribute to the contractor, architects and others with key roles in the overhaul.

Judge rules wind opponents can join NextEra suit

A Reno County judge ruled that a handful of property owners will be allowed to join the suit filed against the proposed Pretty Prairie Wind farm.

New report: Rate of Kansas children in concentrated poverty dips to 7%

Rep. Valdenia Winn can observe trends among children living in concentrated poverty in Kansas City, Kan., by the flow of youngsters entering schools ill-equipped to learn at a high level.

DEA announces return of Garden City office

Following the 2017 closure of the previous office, a Drug Enforcement Administration office will return to Garden City in the near future, government representatives officially announced.

Kansas Highway Patrol’s airborne troop in big demand

Kansas Highway Patrol Lt. Mark Schroeder, who visited with people stopping by the KHP's hangar on Friday at Hays Regional Airport, said call volume is up.

State-level groups urge Frontenac to reconsider public record fees

FRONTENAC - Following the City of Frontenac's initial delay in providing records on its recent firings of city employees, and subsequent demands of thousands of dollars to produce the records requested by news outlets including the Morning Sun, a statewide government transparency advocacy group has called on the city to reconsider its position.