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A legislative committee backs $100,000 for a Wichita nurse over her license discipline

The Kansas Committee on Special Claims Against the State recommended $100,000 for Amy Siple, a registered nurse serving the Wichita community. Her license lapsed in 2024 while she cared for her husband, who had cancer.

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The committee backed the claim by one vote

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  • 3 voted no

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Shockers set records in a 113-60 win; committee backs $100,000 for nurse

Plus, a Derby apartment plat gets a green light and a Chaparral superintendent steps down.

The TLDR

  1. Committee backs $100,000 for Wichita nurse Amy Siple
  2. Derby council approves final plat for apartment complex
  3. Chaparral superintendent will step down June 30
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