KU Med funding cut in budget wrangle at Topeka Senate panel
A Senate Ways and Means subcommittee shaved 10 million dollars from KU budget plans for a 75 million health education building at KU Medical Center. Senator Arpke led the move asserting concerns over KU tuition hikes, while Senator Kelly defended the project as essential for accreditation and future growth.
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City Commission Race Focuses on Aid for Low Income Residents
Lawrence food bank director Jeremy Farmer, a former San Jose youth minister, aims to use a city seat to advocate for the poor. A 14-year-old once pressed Farmer about McDonald's visits, revealing his compassion and life-changing moment.
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Lawrence City Commission candidate profile Jeremy Farmer
Jeremy Farmer, 29, executive director of Just Food, seeks a seat on the Lawrence City Commission to advocate for low income residents. He spoke of a turning moment when his family ate dog food, fueling a passion for feeding people and community training opportunities.
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Public health agencies win delay on accreditation bill
Kansas lawmakers heard testimony on Senate Bill 160 aimed at halting public health accreditation. After brief scrutiny, Senator Michael O'Donnell expressed satisfaction with addressing concerns and no longer wished to advance the measure. Dan Partridge of the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department criticized the time and money spent.
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