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Second amendment decision not permanent
Read more: Second amendment decision not permanentThe United States Supreme Court narrowly agreed today that the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects an individuals right to possess firearms. Sadly, this was a narrow, 5-4 decision that could be changed when another 2nd Amendment case works its way to the Court when its membership changes.
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Few vote in primary elections
Read more: Few vote in primary electionsAs Kansas moves towards the August 3rd primary election there’s a great deal of interest, at least among a certain segment of the population, in the outcome of the election. I say a segment, because history shows that few people vote in primary elections. A relatively small number of voters has a large say in…
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Earmarks and Kansas elections
Read more: Earmarks and Kansas electionsThe topic of earmarks is playing a role in contest for the Republican Party nomination for United States Senate from Kansas between Todd Tiahrt and Jerry Moran.
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Wichita, other city elections on horizon
Read more: Wichita, other city elections on horizonNext spring Wichita and other cities in Kansas will hold elections for city council members, school board members, and perhaps mayor.
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Sandlian, real estate developer, to speak in Wichita
Read more: Sandlian, real estate developer, to speak in WichitaColby Sandlian, a Wichita real estate developer and investor, will address members and guests of the Wichita Pachyderm Club this Friday (July 2)
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Sedgwick County Republican party picnic announced
Read more: Sedgwick County Republican party picnic announcedThe Sedgwick County Republican Party will have a picnic on Saturday July 24, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Sedgwick County Park. Candidates for local, state, and national offices are expected to attend.
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Sedgwick County jail programs are working
Read more: Sedgwick County jail programs are workingWhile making this community as safe as possible from criminal activity is a never ending challenge a major achievement has been accomplished in Sedgwick County. The jail population growth that appeared to be rising inexorably has been reversed in the last nine months. This is a major success.
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Olathe Republican straw poll produces wins by Tiahrt, Yoder
Read more: Olathe Republican straw poll produces wins by Tiahrt, YoderYesterday’s Olathe Republican Party picnic featured a straw poll that provided insight into statewide and local races as Kansas nears its August 3rd primary. The annual event is very popular, and this year 430 people paid the $2 fee to participate in the straw poll.
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Wichita should follow Lawrence’s lead in tax warnings
Read more: Wichita should follow Lawrence’s lead in tax warningsIs there a point where sales taxes become so high that consumers need to be warned? Sales tax is already high in the northeast Kansas college town of Lawrence, home to the University of Kansas Jayhawks. After July 1, the combined sales tax rate — state, county, and city — will be 8.85 percent.
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For Kansas Senate President Stephen Morris, raising taxes is responsible
Read more: For Kansas Senate President Stephen Morris, raising taxes is responsibleRecently Kansas Senate President Stephen Morris wrote an op-ed which explained the Kansas Legislature’s reasoning for passing a one cent per dollar increase in the statewide sales tax effective July 1. His piece may be read at State of the State KS.
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In Kansas, Sarah Palin chooses Todd Tiahrt
Read more: In Kansas, Sarah Palin chooses Todd TiahrtYesterday former Alaska governor and vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin endorsed Todd Tiahrt for the Republican Party nomination for United States Senate from Kansas.