Sublette school earns USDA health award and prize
Sublette Elementary School earned a silver award in the USDA Healthier U.S. School Challenge, earning $1,000 for Sublette Food Services. Health Magazine also named Sublette among five schools with the healthiest elementary programs. Principal Pierce plans to go for gold next year and quotes staff on healthier menu changes and produce options.
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Washington
Holland campaigner outlines plans to boost Kansas economy
Kansas governor candidate Holland pledges to shift economic aid toward education and technology, create a rainy day fund, and increase government transparency. He backs expanded vocational training, data center scrutiny, and supports Sunflower Electric Power Corp.'s 895 megawatt coal expansion. The race includes Brownback, Gray, and Cannon with a Nov. 2 general election.
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West Kansas
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Ckansas City
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High court weighs free speech vs. protest harassment at funerals
A Pennsylvania father, Snyder, sues Westboro Baptist Church after his son's Iraq death, alleging intentional emotional distress from picketing his funeral and online attacks. The case tests First Amendment limits as the court weighs protests at funerals against protections for mourners.
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Kan
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U.S
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Richmond
Supreme Court
United States
Nutrition bill stalls as food stamp funding fuels fight
The fight over a child nutrition bill stalls in the House with Democrats citing concerns over food stamp dollars. Mrs. Obama has pushed the measure through outreach to Pelosi and leadership, but opponents call it too costly. The bill aims to raise standards without banning popular items, leaving decisions about specifics to the Agriculture Department after potential passage.
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White House
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Food Research and Action Center
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