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Md. to open bidding today for slots licenses
As they prepare to open bids for slots licenses today, Maryland officials are casting a wary eye on Kansas, hoping that recent history will not be repeated. In Kansas, two gambling development companies won the rights to build "destination casinos"...Tags: Harrah's Entertainment Incorporated, Thomas V. Mike Miller, Gaming, Penn National Gaming, Harford County
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Lawmakers approve compromise pension measure
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - The Kansas Legislature has given final approval to a bill aimed at bolstering the long-term financial health of the state's pension system by using gambling dollars to pay for retirement benefits. The House approved the measure...
Tags: Public Employees, Employees, Civil and Public Service, Sam Brownback, Pension and Welfare
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House bypasses tax deal, passes bigger cuts
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsThe Kansas House has bypassed a compromise plan for reducing income and sales taxes and instead approved larger cuts, sending them to Gov. Sam Brownback. The House voted 64-59 for legislation cutting individual income tax rates, exempting 191,000...Tags: Labor Markets, Income Tax, Executive Branch, Republican Party, Sam Brownback
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Bill would create lifetime protection for abuse victims
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsThey're meant to keep victims safe, and now the Kansas Legislature is looking at making changes to how long protection-from-abuse orders are good for. House Bill 2613, which is expected to make it to the governor's desk, would create the possibility of...Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Personal Data Collection, Interior Policy
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Third casino in Kansas opens next to Kansas Speedway
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsKansas' third state-owned casino opened Friday. The Hollywood Casino overlooks Turn 2 of the Kansas Speedway. The $411 million facility has already created 1,000 new jobs and is expected to attract 4 million visitors each year. It follows the Boot Hill...Tags: Sporting Kansas City, NASCAR, Auto Racing, International Speedway Corp., Penn National Gaming
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2012 Legislative session begins in Topeka
(AP) The Kansas Legislature has opened its annual, 90-day session with major fiscal issues crowding the agenda.
The House and Senate convened 2 p.m. Monday, the time specified by the Kansas Constitution.
Gov. Sam Brownback is scheduled to give the...Tags: Medicaid, Sam Brownback, Personal Income, Pension and Welfare, Interior Policy
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Brett Seacat pleads not guilty to murder in wife's death
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsBrett Seacat pleaded not guilty to charges of killing his wife and setting fire to their Kingman home, while the couple's two young boys were asleep. Kingman County Judge Larry Solomon set the trial for April 23rd, but defense attorney Roger Falk is...Tags: Murder, Trials, Trials, Juvenile Delinquency, Court Preliminary
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Third state-owned casino to open in February
(AP) The Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway will open next month if it receives final state approval. The casino said in a news release Monday that grand opening for the gaming complex will begin about 11 a.m. Feb. 3.
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Distinguished members of the Wichita City Council, honored guests, family, friends and Wichitans, thank you for attending the 2012 State of the City Address. It is my honor to serve as your Mayor, and it is my honor to...Tags: NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament, Punishment, Transportation Accidents, Energy Saving, Computing and Information Technology Industry
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State Patrol-Advocates worried about alcohol related fatality increase
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsGetting drunk drivers off the road is one of the main missions for the Kansas Highway Patrol. "We spend a great deal of time in that area," said LT David Hundley with the Kansas Highway Patrol. That's why when the latest numbers of alcohol related... -
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