Roberts promises two six-year Senate terms and keeps practicing medicine
The six term? No, three term senator Roberts vows to serve two six year terms if elected and will continue medical practice. He rents a Dodge City duplex to tenants and registers there while listing a Virginia home. Campaign funds show $2.24 million on hand. Wolff reports criticism over Roberts long tenure. primary date August 5.
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School panel weighs drug testing policy for prescribed medications
Law that a teacher’s use of prescribed medication cannot be disclosed under the ADA was cited. Lawmakers questioned if the bill mandates drug testing or allows districts to adopt screening. Blaufuss and Tallman described neutral positions as the committee paused action to study further. Lawrence district says violations can trigger testing, treatment or termination under its policy.
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Blaufuss
Lawrence
Steering committee eyes Horizon 2020 updates over new plan
Horizon work will last at least a year with focus on updating the Horizon 2020 plan rather than starting anew. The steering group will host town hall forums countywide to gather input on land use, agricultural protection, parks, open space, and economic development as three governing bodies approve revisions.
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Amyx
Thellman
Lawrence-Douglas County
U.S. Army
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Rick Doll
Lawrence Public Schools
John Gascon
Seattle
Lawrence
Lisa Harris
Kyra Martinez
Stan Rasmussen
Scott Zaremba
Young role models emerge from Boys & Girls Club
Five area students from Free State and Lawrence High School are highlighted for leadership and service with the Boys & Girls Club. Anavberokhai Floyd, Jazmen Fowler, Precious Jacob, Hannah Moyer all balance clubs, volunteer work and future plans in acting, therapy, nursing and design while pursuing education.
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Jazmen Fowler
Lawrence High School
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Precious Jacob
Jacob
Kennedy School
Brandon Woods
Kansas University
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Hannah Moyer
Moyer
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Free State
Johnson County Community College
Boys & Girls
Jason Dailey
Marcya’ Floyd
Innocent Anavberokhai
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence
Multi-program career center planned near 31st and Haskell
A 30,000 square foot facility is being planned on donated district property near 31st and Haskell to house health sciences, computer networking, construction, machine tech, biotechnology, forensic science, law and government, and interactive design. Groundbreaking is hoped this spring for a 2015-2016 start, funded by a $5.7 million share of a $92.5 million bond issue.
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Haskell
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