Lawmakers meet on Haskell leadership concerns in Kansas
U S Senate members Pat Roberts Sam Brownback and Lynn Jenkins met in Washington with Bureau of Indian Education staff over leadership at Haskell Indian Nations University. President Linda Warner has been reassigned first to New Mexico and then to an Oklahoma City bureau post leaving acting administrators at the Lawrence campus. Accreditation visits for two new four year degree programs were canceled during Warner's absence and no timetable was set for replies.
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Gasoline Prices Quiet Hunt for Lower Deals
The Journal-World reports gasoline prices as low as 19 cents at several stations and urges readers to call 832-7154 if they find a lower price.
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LiveWell Lawrence aims for healthier options with 200000 funding
The LiveWell Lawrence Coalition unveils a plan to ease access to healthy foods and increase physical activity, backed by $200,000 from the Kansas Health Foundation. Goals include more local foods, 30 minutes of school and 30 outside activity, and safe streets for all users, with funding aimed at policy and systems changes rather than small programs.
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LiveWell Lawrence Hosts Two Grant Information Meetings
LiveWell Lawrence announces two mandatory information meetings about a $200,000 community health grant. Sessions are 4 p.m. January 28 and noon January 29 in the Lawrence Public Library auditorium at 707 Vt. For details contact Marilyn Hull at 843-8727.
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Meier Returns From Iraq Deployment as House Seat In Question
Kansas state representative and Army Reserve Lt Col Melanie Meier completed about nine months in southern Iraq. She served with the 3rd and 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Commands and the 287th Sustainment Brigade. Meier’s resignation triggered a party step-down pledge from opponent Don Navinsky, with district Democrats to decide if she resumes the Legislature. Meier hopes to return, noting plans to review the governor’s proposals.
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Brownback Launches First Mobile iPhone App for Governor Bid
U S Senator Sam Brownback a Republican candidate for Kansas governor released what his campaign calls the first iPhone application for a gubernatorial bid. SamForGov lets volunteers donate and sign up while providing updates and campaign news through the iTunes Store. Campaign staff say the app will help reach Kansans statewide with convenient access to information and actions.
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