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State Senator Pushes For Pension Change - May 03, 2012

The Kansas Senate's leading advocate of starting a 401(k)-style pension plan for new teachers and government workers says he'll push fellow senators to endorse the idea. Sen. Jeff King, an Indepen...

Pioneer Days Rodeo Wins Award - May 03, 2012

The Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo is celebrating their 80th annual event this year. The rodeo committee works hard throughout the year to keep the rodeo ranking high as one of the top 10 outdoor PRCA ...

Oklahoma Revenues Continue Upward Trend - May 03, 2012

Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller says the state's total revenue collections are resuming their upward trend despite the impact that low natural gas prices are having on state finances. Miller relea...

Kansas Senate Approves $14.4 Billion Dollar Budget - May 03, 2012

The Kansas Senate has approved a $14.4 billion state budget for the next fiscal year after adding money for public schools and property tax relief. Wednesday's 34-5 vote sends the bill to the Hou...

Kansas Senate To Vote On Anti-Abortion Bill - May 02, 2012

Abortion opponents in the Kansas Senate plan to force a vote on a bill giving greater legal protection to health care providers who refuse to participate in terminating pregnancies. Sen. Garrett ...

Budget Deficit Could Be Larger Than Earlier Projected - May 02, 2012

New figures from the Kansas Legislature's staff project that a compromise plan for cutting taxes will leave the state with a budget shortfall exceeding $700 million by mid-2018. The new figures from ...

Princess Pageant Added To Cinco de Mayo Events - May 02, 2012

In addition to the Cinco de Mayo Queen, this year there will be a Cinco de Mayo Princess. The pageant is open to young women between the ages of 0 to 14 with different age categories available. Ca...

House Panel Advances Budget Proposal - May 02, 2012

A Kansas House panel has finished writing a proposed $14 billion state budget for the fiscal year that starts in July. The House Appropriations Committee made its final changes to the plan Tuesda...

Bill Could Allow Smoking In Kansas Bars - May 02, 2012

A House committee has approved a bill that would allow smoking in Kansas bars. The bill approved Tuesday by the House State and Federal Affairs Committee would allow smoking in any private bus...

Kansas House OK’s Grandparents Rights in Custody Cases - May 02, 2012

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - The Kansas House has approved a compromise bill involving the rights of grandparents in custody cases. The bill approved Monday gives "substantial consideration" ...