Dole's Kansas roots shaped a storied political arc
The Kansas native enlisted in 1942 and served in the 10th Mountain Division after Pearl Harbor. He entered Congress in 1960, won a Senate seat in 1968, and ran for president in 1996. Known for wit, he authored two books on political humor and later founded the Dole Institute at KU.
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Hearing on voting policies across four Midwest states
Civil rights groups plan a Monday hearing at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law to review elections administration and voting access in Iowa Kansas Missouri and Nebraska. The National Commission on Voting Rights will hear hours of testimony from community leaders elections officials and advocates on polling place locations accessibility and reform opportunities.
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Seismic concerns surface in Kansas fracking debate
Rex Buchanan and state officials cite limited data as a task force weighs induced seismicity linked to oil and gas activity in south central Kansas. Despite industry impact with 67,000 jobs and $5 billion in wages, lawmakers warn against knee-jerk regulations while planning further data collection and six new seismic monitors.
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Kansas legislature passes school finance bill with added policy measures
The final school finance bill passed the House on Sunday night April 6 after lengthy committee and floor debates. It includes funding ordered by the Kansas Supreme Court for equity in districts with low property wealth and adds controversial policy measures, including repealing a long-standing due process right for teachers with three or more years in the job. Governor Brownback has 10 days from April 14 to sign or veto. lawmakers plan a brief wrap-up session starting April 30.
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