Gov. Kelly signs bill increasing victim compensation
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TOPEKA (KSNT) - On Friday, Governor Laura Kelly signed a bill increasing compensation, services and support for crime victims. House Bill 2781 will increase funding for the Crime Victims Assistance Fund and double compensation to victims. Victims will see weekly compensation increase from $400 to $800, according to a press release from the Office of []

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