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2011 Session - January through May
The State Library of Kansas' Legislative Reference Section maintains a collection of clipped newspaper articles on topics relating to subjects pertinent to issues in Kansas state government. Below is a listing of clipped articles taken from several different newspapers relating to Local Government, January through May, 2011.
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The Clippings List is generally arranged chronologically through the year.
Each article cited contains the following information:
Author of article (if any is present)
Title of Article
Newspaper title and date of issue
ARTICLES ON Local Government, January through May, 2011
Mary Clarkin
Last meeting a friendly affair
Hutchinson News, 1/6/2011 [Newsbank article]
Look at townships [editorial]
Hutchinson News, 1/7/2011 [Newsbank article]
Steve Fry
Flaws will take year to fix
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/8/2011
Letter: Leisinger addresses county woes
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/11/2011
The Capital-Journal
Alcala seeks to retain his city council seat
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/18/2011
The Capital-Journal
Alcala to face challenge for seat
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/22/2011
Tim Hrenchir
County to consider canceling projects
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/23/2011
Tim Hrenchir
Six seeking city council seats - so far
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/24/2011
Tim Hrenchir and Ann Marie Bush
Three council incumbents seek re-election
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/24/2011
Fredrick J. Johnson
County trims spending; more cuts needed
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/25/2011
Tim Hrenchir
County may not send many valuation notices
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/27/2011
Municipal government trust broken [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/30/2011
Ann Marie Bush
Mayor announces special meeting
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/3/2011
Norton N. Bonaparte Jr.
Letter: Bonaparte explains
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/5/2011
Fredrick J. Johnson
County early exits likely
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/8/2011
Tim Hrenchir
Council candidates disagree on downtown
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/8/2011
Tim Hrenchir
County sets up early retirement program
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/11/2011
Tim Carpenter
City-county annexation on table
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/11/2011
Tim Hrenchir
County commissioners to mull budget cuts
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/13/2011
Mike Corn
NWKS economy remains strong
Hays Daily News, 2/14/2011 [Newsbank article]
Tim Hrenchir
County cuts $1.84 million from 2011 budget
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/14/2011
Tim Hrenchir
Council talks personnel matter in private session
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/15/2011
Tim Hrenchir
Veto seeks to flush replacement of restroom
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/17/2011
Editorial: Surplus a step in right direction
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/22/2011
Downtown project dream team [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/5/2011
Tim Hrenchir
Council candidates share views at forum
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/10/2011
Mary Clarkin
County seeks rule change on printing notices
Hutchinson News, 3/10/2011 [Newsbank article]
Fredrick J. Johnson
County budget deficit shrinks
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/13/2011
Tim Hrenchir
Local leaders to seek federal funding
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/15/2011
Tim Hrenchir
City councilman alters TV stance
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/18/2011
Editorial: Get cracking on annex
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/20/2011
Tim Hrenchir
County to consider janitorial cost cuts
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/22/2011
Tim Hrenchir
Governing body discusses personnel matter
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/22/2011
Tim Hrenchir
City alters truck rules
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/23/2011
Tim Hrenchir
Job of manager appears on the line
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/25/2011
Kevin Hardy
Ed-related questions on April ballots
Hutchinson News, 3/26/2011 [Newsbank article]
Tim Hrenchir
Alcala: Porn chat situation was kept secret
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/28/2011
Fredrick J. Johnson
County continues recycling debate
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/28/2011
Tim Hrenchir
Council races: Swank, Manspeaker raise the most
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/28/2011
Associated Press
Kansas county sued over rejection of strip club
Kansas City Star, 3/29/2011
Tim Hrenchir
Bonaparte still has his job
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/29/2011
Tim Hrenchir
Work session matter sent to city committee
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/29/2011
Angela Deines
Ex-Lawrence planner: Downtown has 'good bones'
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/30/2011
Douglas County commissioners consider consolidating public works facilities
Lawrence Journal World, 3/30/2011
Fredrick J. Johnson
Annexation battle approaching limits
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/23/2011
Corey Jones
Committee wants Morse to be next sheriff
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/26/2011
The Capital-Journal
Bunten, Buhler: Community is moving forward
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/26/2011
Tim Hrenchir
Pastor: Mayor's statement an 'insult' to some
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/27/2011
Tim Hrenchir
Commission to hear Wilson update
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/28/2011
Fredrick J. Johnson
County addresses auditing weaknesses
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/28/2011
Chad Lawhorn
Town Talk: Traffic light cameras to help hunt for suspect vehicles; local homeless numbers increase to more than 200; downtown to be focus of summer curb repair
Lawrence Journal World, 4/29/2011
Merger talks co-operation [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/1/2011
Tim Hrenchir
Council to seek interim city manager
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/2/2011
Fredrick J. Johnson
County still studying recycling
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/3/2011
Fredrick J. Johnson
City to advertise interim manager's position
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/4/2011
Fredrick J. Johnson
Commissioner wants to consider selling refuse department
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/4/2011
Brad Cooper
Lawmakers consider changes in annexation law
Kansas City Star, 5/5/2011
Fredrick J. Johnson
County won't explore refuse sale
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/5/2011
City Manager search on [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/8/2011
Capital-Journal Editorial Board
Editorial: Council chooses wisely on priorities
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/11/2011
Tim Hrenchir
City details job opening
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/11/2011
Preston's new view [editorial]
Hutchinson News, 5/12/2011 [Newsbank article]
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