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Kansas Supreme Court works to clarify state law for lawsuit filed by former KHP colonel

U.S. judge asks for help sorting through statute called ‘not a model of clarity’ by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Former Kansas Highway Patrol Col. Mark Bruce’s attorney went before the Kansas Supreme Court to argue state law required his client’s return to the rank of major instead of being ousted three years ago … Continue reading “Kansas Supreme Court works to clarify state law for lawsuit filed by former KHP colonel”

Kansas Statehouse subpoenas, pay-to-play allegations, consultants’ feud disrupt end of session

Splintering of prominent conservative political firm lights short fuse by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — The Kansas Legislature’s end-of-session avalanche of votes was disrupted by an abrupt attempt to force out the state ethics commission’s executive director, allegations of a pay-to-play Medicaid maneuver and fallout from an unusual lawsuit pitting Republican political consultants against … Continue reading “Kansas Statehouse subpoenas, pay-to-play allegations, consultants’ feud disrupt end of session”

Kansas sports wagering bill earmarks 80% of state revenue to pro sports stadium

House passes legislation, but Senate adjourns without voting on bill by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — The Kansas House passed a bill allowing casinos to operate sports betting operations and to earmark 80% of state tax revenue from the new gaming business to a special fund for financing of a professional sports facility. The … Continue reading “Kansas sports wagering bill earmarks 80% of state revenue to pro sports stadium”