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Brownback focuses on taxes in State of the State address

The governor hopes to eliminate income tax to bring more businesses to Kansas.

Obama's message resonates with middle class

President Barack Obama's speech in Osawatomie was similar to President Teddy Roosevelt's speech in 1910

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Cable median barriers to make K-10 safer

Increasing fatal accidents on Kansas Highway 10 led to the installation of new cable median barriers intended to improve safety measures for travelers.

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Kansas libraries lead way in e-book access

The State Library of Kansas has faced tough decisions over e-book contracts.

First race under new lights at the Speedway

Bowman, Keslowski and Johnson won their respective races last weekend at the Kansas Speedway.

Attorney General Schmidt challenges new EPA regulations

The EPA rule places new emissions limits on power plants in Kansas.

Guilty verdict in killing of Johnson County high school student

The killing followed a dispute between two rival groups of skateboarders in Johnson County.

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Pro-choice group rallies for women's rights

Women's rights group Speak for Choice protested the state's new abortion regulations at the capitol.

Rally planned to protest Brownback budget cuts

Two Kansans have formed the group Kansans United in Voice and Spirit to bring together citizens upset about the Brownback administration’s policies.

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National study findings show that Kansas slipped in rankings of child poverty

One in five children in Kansas live in poverty.

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New laws threaten access to abortions in Kansas

Regulations take affect Friday.

County employees can get partner benefits under new plan

The Douglas County Commission passed a new plan that allows its employees to receive domestic partner benefits.

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State law to raise highway speed limits

Studies suggest that higher speed limits lead to increased highway fatalities and decreased gas mileage.

KU program at the forefront of autism research movement

The Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training program continues to meet the needs of families who have been affected by autism through research, education and new training techniques.

Voices of dissent intend to be heard at state secretary's visit

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach will visit the Lied Center on April 12, greeted by protestors of his speech, "State and Local Laws Discouraging Illegal Immigration: Their Economic and Security Impact."

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