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Former corrections workers battle CoreCivic opening Leavenworth ICE detention center
Leavenworth citizens and others from across the state have stepped forward to protest CoreCivic’s plan to reopen as an ICE detention facility, speaking out through public rallies and at city meetings.
Former corrections workers battle CoreCivic opening Leavenworth ICE detention center
Leavenworth citizens and others from across the state have stepped forward to protest CoreCivic’s plan to reopen as an ICE detention facility, speaking out through public rallies and at city meetings.
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Kobach teamed up with Wichita businessman to sell COVID-killing device. An investigation found no validity to their claims.
There is also no public evidence that Sarus Systems is “close” to bringing any jobs to Kansas, as the CEO claimed to legislators in September.
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Kansas fire marshal asks lawmakers for more oversight of fire-related deaths
After several fire deaths that state officials say were incorrectly considered accidents, Kansas legislators are examining whether to give further law enforcement powers to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
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House committee considers new barbering regulations, banning misuse of barber poles
Kansas barbers are again pushing for a bill creating the Kansas Barbering Act, an overhaul of state standards for cutting hair professionally.
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House bill would limit drinking, nudity, touching at Kansas strip clubs
Supporters of legislation that would restrict drinking, nudity and touching at strip clubs say sweeping changes to the industry are necessary to crack down on illegal activities.
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Norman says Kansas won’t ‘over liberalize’ by rolling back COVID-19 restrictions
Originally published by Kansas Reflector on March 9, 2021: TOPEKA — After 412 days of […]
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Former Gov. Colyer takes step toward launching 2022 campaign for Kansas governor
Former Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer moved closer Friday to declaring a candidacy for the Republican Party’s nomination for governor in 2022 in what could be a competitive race against three-term Attorney General Derek Schmidt.
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House doubles down for KPERS by advancing $1 billion bond issue for pension system
Originally published by Kansas Reflector on March 6, 2021 TOPEKA — Kansas retiree advocate Ernie […]
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Some COVID-19 tests come with ‘criminal’ prices, experts say, so get tested for free instead
Originally published by the Kansas News Service on March 1, 2021 A year into the […]
What the history of ‘Noose Road’ tells us about Kansas, race and the lynchings of Black men
Originally published by the Kansas News Service on March 2, 2021 HAYS, Kansas — On the […]
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