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Svaty's father appointed to fill his House seat
Written by David Clouston Salina Journal August 3, 2009 ELLSWORTH -- Don Svaty hates to see any more deep cuts made in local education and service programs that have already seen their state aid shrivel due to the decline in the economy. "I would like to have us look at trying some...
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Governor Parkinson Promotes Increased Safety in Kansas
Kansas City Star July 28, 2009 Governor Mark Parkinson, along with Attorney General Steve Six, House Minority Leader Paul Davis and local law enforcement were in Lawrence to recognize the passing of HB 2060, the Omnibus Crime Bill, which increases public safety and aid enforcement in...
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Crow, Hiemstra named citizens of the year
Written by John Richmeier Leavenworth Times February 16, 2009 Marti Crow brags about Leavenworth everywhere she goes. "I love this community," she said. Crow said she loves working in the community and seeing the results of her...
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McKinney to leave Legislature for state treasurer post
Written by Mark Anderson Kiowa County Signal November 18, 2008 Greensburg's Dennis McKinney informed The Kiowa County Signal Tuesday morning that he's agreed to accept an appointment by Governor Kathleen Sebelius to fill the remaining two years of Lynn Jenkins' term as State Treasurer....
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Trimmer: Voting record speaks for dedication to district
Written by Roy Graber Winfield Daily Courier October 30, 2008 Ed Trimmer is seeking his second full term as a state representative. The Winfield Democrat has been out walking the streets of the communities within the 78th District in a grass-roots effort to hear more about the concerns...
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Two vie to represent 24th district
Written by Linda Cruse Kansas City Star October 29, 2008 Twenty-seven-year old Democrat Mike Slattery will attempt oust Republican Ronnie Metsker in the race for the 24th District Kansas House of Representatives seat.Libertarian Jason Peck also running. Peck did not return answers...
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Candidates hop online to meet younger voters
Written by Jeanine Koranda Wichita Eagle October 27, 2008 It doesn't replace knocking on doors, but some candidates are reaching out to voters --particularly younger ones -- through social networking sites such as Facebook or MySpace. "The chances of meeting under-30 people at home are...
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Hutchinson News endorses Rep. Mark Treaster
Written by Hutchinson News Editorial board Hutchinson News October 21, 2008 The two candidates in the 101st House District race both have energy on their minds. The incumbent, Rep. Mark Treaster , D-Pretty Prairie, and Joe Seiwert, the Republican challenger, agree energy tops the list...
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Rep's foe criticizes vote on drug bill
Written by Mary Clarkin Hutchinson News October 24, 2008 GREAT BEND - Democratic Kansas House of Representatives candidate Marty Keenan , Great Bend, chastised Rep. Bill Wolf, R-Great Bend, for being the lone state legislator to oppose a bill outlawing two hallucinogenic drugs. "These...
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UMKC professor turns market news into lessons
Written by Jim Flink KMBC October 14, 2008 KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- College professors are using the current economic crisis as an instructive tool, but it hasn't been easy. UMKC economics professor Dr. Stephanie Kelton said it's been more challenging to teach economic history because there...
