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Kansas could abolish death penalty to cut costs

Kansas could abolish death penalty to cut costs

Hoping to reduce state spending, the Senate Judiciary Committee is considering a bill that would outlaw the death penalty.

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Kansas Cities: Garden City

A look at places of interest in Garden City.

George Dungan, Lincoln, Neb., senior, reacts to U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins’ response to his question during her listening tour at the Dole Institute of Politics late Tuesday afternoon. Dungan said that although she gave a politician's response, he still felt Jenkins attempted to answer his question.

Jenkins talks health care

U.S. rep. says she’s happy to see many faces at town hall meeting.

Don Bryant, co-owner of Jefferson Hill Farm and Winery in McLouth sells goods at the Lawrence farmer's Saturday morning. Bryant responded to Kathleen Sebielius' apology with a letter asking for local vineyards the ability to sell wine at farmer's markets.

Winemakers celebrate new amendment

Kansas wineries able to sell their product at farmer’s markets under new law.

Future admission requirements may change

Kansas Governor and Regents discuss elevating school rankings by toughening standards.

Highway Patrol will pull over left lane abusers

If you’re not passing, then you could get pulled over.

Governor’s departure poses problems

Sebelius’ acceptance of HHS secretary leaves Kansas’ future and Obama’s health care plans in question.

Sebelius may oversee Medicare, Medicaid

Mark Parkinson will be Kansas’ governor if Sebelius accepts position as secretary of health and human services today.

State employees should see paychecks Friday

Gov. Sebelius signed bill to help state in budget crisis.

Republicans demand Sebelius sign budget

Without it, GOP senators say they won’t allow the state to pay bills—including employee paychecks.

Bill may make grocery beer stronger

The bill would allow 4 percent alcohol content in beer from convenience stores.

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Student candidate loses race but not hope

Tyler Holmes ran for state representative and lost but did better than he expected.

Take a look at Kansas’ 2nd State Senate District

Incumbent Democrat Marci Francisco takes on Republican challenger Scott Morgan.

Rep. Moore discusses national debt, is impressed with voter registration during visit to campus

Dennis Moore spent his Friday visiting classrooms and speaking with student groups at the University.