Kobach Colyer Fight To Be Kansas GOP Face Heats Up
The Kansas GOP race to echo the party’s future centers on Kris Kobach and Jeff Colyer as fundraising and support shift. Colyer outpaced Kobach in 2017 finance reports, while others including Jim Barnett Mark Hutton and Ken Selzer also seek the torch. At the Wichita convention Kobach and Colyer drew differing crowds with Colyer seen as more receptive and Humble by supporters.
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Julie Steward’s Keep Julie Mobile fundraises for mobility
Julie Steward, paralyzed by a failed driving system, relies on a GoFundMe page that has raised $22,285 in 13 months to buy a vehicle. She emphasizes independence and community access while pursuing donations from Kansas City Royals figures, Kansas coach Bill Self, and local supporters, plus a weekly Encouragement newsletter.
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City to revisit Lifeline program cuts and expansion
Lawrence commissioners discussed expanding Lifeline eligibility while lowering discounts to about 58,600 dollars annual spend. They debated raising funding, new discounts for veterans and the disabled, age based limits, and potential bill roundups, deferring a decision to the next budget cycle.
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Souza's Reagan era photos highlighted in Lawrence talk
Author Pete Souza, longtime White House photographer, discusses his eight years with the Obamas and Reagan era work. KU's School of Journalism hosts the public event at the Lied Center with book sales and signed bookplates for attendees. Education writer Joanna Hlavacek provided contact information.
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Hospital Reports No Births On Sunday
Lawrence Memorial Hospital reported no births Sunday, recording a quiet day in the maternity ward and confirming no new arrivals that date.
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