Dole to visit KU for open house at Dole Institute
Former U S senator Bob Dole plans a Kansas visit this week for an open house and reception at the Dole Institute in Lawrence. Doors open 10 am with a reception 11 am to noon. The event is free and open to the public. Dole, turning 91 in June, served Kansas in the Senate 1969 to 1996 and shaped Reagan era budget policy as Finance Committee chair.
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In south-central Kansas, 56 earthquakes were logged in seven months, sparking calls for a governor appointed three member task force to study man made activity. Kansas Geological Survey officials say there is no evidence fracking is the cause, though observers note rising tremors.
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Lawrence area lawmakers report an uptick in calls and messages since the Legislature adjourned on April 6 over a school finance bill that removes tenure protections for teachers. Rep. Barbara Ballard noted residents questioning the proceedings and the hearing process while describing changes schools have made to ensure teacher qualifications.
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