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Boeing Turns Back on Wichita

This is a very sad day for Wichita and Kansas. It is heartbreaking that 2,100 highly skilled workers lost their jobs today. It is outrageous we will not be getting the 7,500 jobs promised by Boeing when they got the Tanker contract. … Continue reading

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Legislative Forum

More than 150 people attended a legislative forum Tuesday night to let law makers know their top priorities. Members of the local Occupy Wall Street movement made up a large portion of the crowd. Participants gave lawmakers their ideas, concerns … Continue reading

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Capital Report

2012 Kansas Legislative Preview Audio Report from Representative Jim Ward        

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Kansas Jobs First

A collaborative effort by democratic legislators and Kansas citizens, “Kansas Jobs First” includes 14 pre-filed bills that Democratic legislators plan to introduce during the 2012 Legislative Session.  These priorities will keep Kansas jobs from being exported, protect unemployed workers against … Continue reading

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Meet Meadowlark Neighborhood Hero

Kerin Smith Being active in her community is a gift that Kerin Smith has given to the Meadowlark Neighborhood for 19 years. She attended the very first neighborhood association meeting in 1993 and has been active in the organization since … Continue reading

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Meet Fabrique Neighborhood Hero

Charlotte Foster Every successful endeavor has at least one person that has stepped up to provide leadership, energy and commitment. One of the heroes of the Fabrique neighborhood is Charlotte Foster. Foster has been a resident of the Fabrique neighborhood … Continue reading

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2012 State of State Speech

Governor Brownback presents his 2012 State of State speech. Tickets are required for attendance. The State of the State address will be televised live by KPTS-TV Channel 8 in Wichita. Date: January 11, 2012 Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Kansas State Capitol … Continue reading

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Pre-Session Business Meeting

Come hear presentations from other governmental agencies regarding priorities for the upcoming 2012 Legislative session. The public is welcome to attend. Click to read agenda. Date: January 5, 2012 Time: 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Place: Wichita State University Marcus Welcome Center … Continue reading

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Public Forum

Members of the public are invited to speak at a public form to the South Central Delegation for up to 3 minutes on any subject. Come ready to listen, learn and speak. Date: January 3, 2012 Time: 7:00 to 8:30 … Continue reading

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