Independent redistricting group proposed
In Topeka Democrats call for an independent redistricting commission to redraw Kansas legislative maps after every census. Rep. Troy Findley and Rep. Jim Garner favor Iowa style map drawing by staff, while leaders acknowledge the current process is divisive and difficult to change.
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Topeka
Kansas
Senate
Troy Findley
D-Lawrence
House
Findley
Jim Garner
D-Coffeyville
Iowa
Consid
Kent Glasscock
Manhattan
Dave Kerr
Kerr
Garner
Glasscock
Knight faces abortion protest at Wichita governor bid
Wichita Mayor Bob Knight announced his candidacy for governor amid protests outside his campaign office. He framed himself as an underdog and highlighted economy, environment, education, and local government control while avoiding direct abortion comments. Opposition figure Troy Newman accused Knight of not being truly prolife and challenged his morality.
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Wichita
Bob Knight
Republican
Knight
Prolife
Troy Newman
Operation Rescue West
George Tiller
Newman
Amputee won’t get leg back until after trial
Kansas City authorities say Sylvester O. Smith, 35, who allegedly tried to rob an O’Reilly Auto Parts store last month and lost his prosthetic leg, will not have his leg returned before the trial. Smith was arrested Thursday at a Kansas City home after Jackson County prosecutors charged him with robbery and tampering in the Jan. 19 holdup. Police located Smith following a tip to a hotline.
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Kansas City
Sylvester O. Smith
Kansas
Jackson County
Smith
O’reilly
Rural Kansas: Urban coalitions emerge after map change
Rural Kansas activists push for coalitions as new district maps claim three rural House seats and one Senate seat, but urban lawmakers will outnumber rural in 2004. Analysts warn shifts will be gradual as school funding and taxes strain rural voices and demand strong leadership.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Kansas House
Mike O'Neal
R-Hutchinson
Garden City
Ward Loyd
Nile Dillmore
Wichita
Steve Morris
Hugoton
Morris
Kathe Lloyd
R-Clay Center
Bat
Lloyd Barnett
Beloit
Barnett
Statehouse
Mitchell County
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My Funny Valentine
University of Kansas
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Braer Rabbit
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Kansas Board of Regents
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Center For Rural Affairs
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