Parkinson Defection Shields Sebelius Bid For Kansas Governor
The move by Parkinson to join the Democrats bares a split in Kansas politics as Sebelius builds broad support. Analysts warn of shifting loyalties among traditional Republicans while Democrats tout a more centrist path. Party leaders warn the switch could erode GOP strength ahead of the November race.
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Schwertfeger
Hillary Clinton
Kansas
Parkinson
Sebelius
Paul Morrison
Jones
Wichita State University
Ken Ciboski
Ciboski
Wichita State
U.S
Josh Swaty
D-Ellsworth
Democratic Party
Svaty
Republican Party
Charlie Roth
R-Salina
Books on the Bus to visit town with B O B
The school promotes free community programs like B O B to help students retain knowledge over summer. This year B O B merges with a mobile summer learning center and Kid Meals on Wheels, a free lunch program. The traveling center offers theme based activities to build vocabulary and reasoning, starting with The Little House theme June 9.
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Smith
Roy Cessna
Ulysses summer camp focuses on academics and enrichment
Ulysses USD 214 offers ASSIST and BOB programs for students, blending classes from math to arts with games like volleyball and flag football. The aim is safe, affordable learning with a low staff-to-student ratio and books for all, including LeapPad electronic books. The district funds come via a federal 21st Century grant with local partners providing meals and sponsorships.
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Madsen
Assist
Ulysses
21St Century Community Learning
Kansas
U.S. Department of Education
Roderick
Bob
USD 457
Holcomb Usd
The
Finnup Foundation
Optimist Club
Bird flu dominates health officials agenda in Kansas
Senate Intelligence chair Roberts warns of hospitalization up to 10700 and 2500 deaths in a worst case flu scenario. Azar stresses national and local pandemic risks and vaccine logistics while Sebelius notes public concern spurred by a TV film. Kansas citizens attended many preparedness meetings as officials push readiness.
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Kansas
Roberts
Senate Intelligence Committee
Azar
Fort Riley
Europe
Sebelius
Constituent Services Office
United States
Government kept farms profitable in 2005 spike
KFMA reports 2005 saw higher farm production and payments due to low grain prices and disaster aid. Net farm income fell as expenses rose sharply, with regional differences driven by weather, crop versus livestock mix, and irrigation costs.
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KFMA
Kansas State University
Agricultural Economics Department
Kansas
Jim Huschka
Kfmas Southeast Kansas
Huschka
Southwest Kansas
Gary Snyder
Kfmas
Dodge City
Southwest
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Finney County
Judy Cole
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