Wichita Mayor Knight to announce candidacy in Kansas
Wichita Mayor Bob Knight plans to officially announce his gubernatorial bid Saturday at Garden City Regional Airport then visit multiple Kansas communities. The event follows his months as a presumed Republican candidate to succeed Gov. Bill Graves while Democrats consider Kathleen Sebelius. Also listed are holiday closings for Garden City and Finney County offices and banks, and a separate obituary for Calvin James, Jewell GOP figure.
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State insurance chief eyed as possibleDem governor candidate
In a Tuesday report Kathleen Sebelius the State insurance commissioner may run as a Democrat for governor against Carla Stovall. Her office says she is raising funds and will likely announce a formal candidacy at a later date. A hotline number 4-800-585-7623 is noted.
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Holcomb moves toward lagoon project approvals
Holcomb City Council approved ordinances and resolutions to issue about 415000 in temporary bonds at 2.75 percent to fund a pipeline from the lagoons to Sunflower Electric. The plan includes upgrading lagoon walls and floors to prevent leakage and later funding via sewer rates toward about 1 million in general obligation bonds. The council also discussed speed limits on Jones Avenue and a bikeathon for St Jude. some items were tabled for next meeting February 27.
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Jannelle Robins-Gaede
Ron Schreibvogel
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Sebelius denial of Blue Cross sale rattles Kansas politics
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius denied the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas sale to Anthem BCBS of Indianapolis, a decision with potential statewide political impact as Sebelius weighs a gubernatorial bid. The ruling signals a shift in how conversions are viewed nationwide, with insurers from Maryland to Colorado watching closely. Anthem and BCBS of Kansas have 31 days to appeal or 16 to seek reconsideration.
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Weekend Valentine events spark romance around town
A series of intimate activities fills the area this weekend. The Garden City Community College groups perform a couples Valentine concert at 7:30 p.m. with free admission in Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Building. Romantic carriage rides start at 6 p.m. near the bandshell in Steven’s Park, priced at 20 dollars per couple or 25 for a family of four, with part of proceeds donated. BBBS of Finney County hosts a charity auction at Southwind Country Club at 6:30 p.m. with a live auction at 8 p.m. Tickets and contact numbers are listed. The Lions Club Sweetheart Dinner occurs Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Building, 12 dollars per person with reservations. Manter PTO hosts hoop shoot, lasagna supper, and book fair Friday at Manter Grade School, meals and book purchases required for participation. Frankie Valens and wife appear Friday in Syracuse at the First Christian Church at 7 p.m. MST, free admission with offering.
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Senators Brownback and Roberts oppose farm bill push
In Washington on Wednesday Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback criticized the Democrat drafted farm bill as likely to spur overproduction and weaken price supports. The bill passed the Senate 58 to 40, with supporters citing new payments for crops like milk and wool and expanded conservation funding while prohibiting meatpackers from owning livestock. Brownback praised carbon trapping provisions and tree and grass planting efforts amid concerns about WTO rule conflicts, as House and Senate negotiators prepare a final version.
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Amended district map passes Senate amid upheaval
In TOPEKA the Senate narrowly approved an amended redistricting map 21-19 offered by Sen. Ed Pugh. The plan, backed by Democrats and rural and urban conservatives, unfolds against intra party rifts as Majority Leader Lana Oleen shifts position and Kerr is left questioning loyalties. The Pugh map alters Kerr and Lee Clark districts, adds one Johnson County seat, and collapses Salmans 37th district.
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Clark
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Lee
Johnson County
Clark and Lee
Larry Salmans
R-Hanston
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