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Top Morning News 4.10.13

Briana O’Higgins and Kate Clause — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:20:50 +0000

Despite rain, ground still too dry for burning; Judge orders restitution in child porn case; Washburn University holding Jules Verne film fest.

Burn Ban In Effect, Despite Recent Rain

Though much of Kansas has received plenty of rain recently, state fire officials say it's still too dry for outdoor burning.

Top Morning News 4.8.13

Briana O’Higgins and Kate Clause — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:12:23 +0000

University of Kansas Medical Center to start stem cell research; Lawmakers pass bill to reduce telecom regulations; Opponents see abortion bill as a new threat to choice in Kansas.

Kan. Lawmakers Approve Adult Stem Cell Center

Kansas lawmakers have approved a bill that would require the University of Kansas Medical Center to start a center to promote research and use of adult stem cells, cord blood and related stem cell therapies.

Top Morning News 4.4.13

Briana O’Higgins and Kate Clause — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:33:13 +0000

Lawmakers need more time for income tax deal; Additions could be made to anti-aboriton bill; Three men arrested in synthetic marijuana scheme.

Kansas Tax Deal On Hold

Negotiators for the Kansas House and Senate say agreement on a plan for more cuts in income taxes is unlikely until May.

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Lawmakers Adding To Sweeping Anti-Abortion Measure

Kansas Senate Approves Sweeping Anti-Abortion Legislation

Associated Press — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:13:53 +0000

The Kansas Senate has approved new restrictions on abortion providers.

Senators voted 29-11 Tuesday on a bill blocking tax breaks for clinics that provide abortions.

The legislation also keeps groups affiliated with abortion from furnishing materials or instructors for sex education classes in public schools.

Top Morning News 4.3.13

Briana O’Higgins and Kate Clause — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:32:25 +0000

Wichita and Sedgwick County election results are in; Anti-abortion legislation passes in Senate; Drug testing bill ready for Gov's signature; Ogallala Aquifer group to meet; Prison art on display at Statehouse.

Close Races For Wichita City Council, School Board

Wichita and Sedgwick county elections were held Tuesday. Wichita saw close races in for both City Council and School Board.

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Top Morning News 4.2.13

Briana O’Higgins and Kate Clause — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:23:57 +0000

Kansas House and Senate moving toward income tax deal; Union paycheck bill signed by governor; Kansas economy slipped slightly in March.

Tax Negotiations Moving Slowly

Negotiators from the Kansas House and Senate report little progress in working out differences in income tax plans.

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Union Paycheck Deduction Bill Signed Into Law

Abortions In Kansas Down 5.4 Percent

Briana O’Higgins — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:24:52 +0000

According to a report issued Friday by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment there were 7,457 abortions reported in 2012, which is 428 fewer than were reported in 2011.

The preliminary report, Abortions in Kansas 2012, is an analysis of data collected by the KDHE Bureau of Epidemiology and Public Health Informatics.

Kansas House Passes Bill Restricting Abortion Providers' Funding, Access To Schools

Associated Press — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:14:52 +0000

The state House has given final approval to a bill that restricts funding, access to schools, and further regulates abortion providers.

House bill 2253 passed on a 92-31 vote Wednesday and now heads to the Senate. Republican leaders there are promising their chamber will now consider the bill quickly.

Top Morning News 3.20.13

Briana O’Higgins and Kate Clause — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:23:49 +0000

Abortion bill and union contribution bill pass the Kansas House; An eagle is recovering at the Kansas Raptor Center; Eisenhower controversy heads to Congress.

Kansas House Approves Union Payroll Deduction Bill

Kansas legislators have given final approval to a bill that restricts the ways public employee unions raise money.

Kansas House Advances Abortion Bill

Stephen Koranda — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:18:17 +0000

The Kansas House has given first-round approval to wide-ranging abortion bill.