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Craft not entirely happy with smoking ban


Though she voted in favor of its passage, State Representative Barbara Craft, R-Junction City, had problems with the statewide smoking ban bill passed by the Legislature two weeks ago.
Many Kansans have criticized the bill, which will be signed into law Friday, for its exemption of gambling floors at state-owned casinos.
“I agree with them,” Craft said. “I’m sorry that

City seeks feedback, questions on BKD report


Investigators from BKD will return to Junction City March 23 to answer questions from city commissioners about its investigation report.

Local citizens may also ask questions about the report. BKD wants to receive questions – from both citizens and commissioners – week ahead of time. Residents who have questions about the report can submit their questions to city staff. Those questions will then be forwarded to BKD and answered during the March 23 meeting. All questions must be submitted by March 15.

Click here to submit questions on the City of Junction City website.

City commissioners voted to move the second March commission meeting to March 23 because the original date of March 16 is during spring break and commissioners were worried several citizens with concerns about the report may be out of town that week.