Kansas secretary of state Scott Schwab seeks 2026 governor nomination
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab launched a bid for governor in 2026, online video announcement, as he builds a record defending election integrity and clashing with fellow Republicans on voting rights. Schwab aims to run in the GOP primary to replace term-limited Governor Laura Kelly and promotes tax cuts, abortion limits, and private schooling funding while touting Kansas as a affordable place with strong economic opportunities.
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Douglas County Heritage Grant Program Seeks Projects
The Heritage Conservation Council invites applications for the Natural and Cultural Heritage Grant Program to fund county projects in culture, natural restoration, and historic preservation. With up to 210000 available in 2025, awards range from 5000 to 75000, prioritizing marginalized communities, ecosystem conservation, agricultural heritage, access to sites, and preservation of historic resources. Deadline is March 6 at 5 p.m. Applicants should discuss plans with Kaitlyn Ammerman by Feb. 21. Proposals reviewed in April for county approval.
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Douglas County swearing in for newly elected officials
Douglas County officials who won November elections will be sworn in Monday at 9 a.m. in the renovated Courthouse meeting room at 111 E. 11th St. Four county commissioners all Democrats will take the oath along with new District 4 and 5 representatives Gene Dorsey and Erica Anderson, new district attorney Dakota Loomis, and incumbent Sheriff Jay Armbrister among others.
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Lawrence studies North Second Street corridor plan
The city seeks firms to study North Second Street as a gateway into Lawrence. The corridor plan aims to activate the Kansas River waterfront, improve river connectivity, upgrade stormwater, and explore land use changes and transport options with goals for new economic development and possible special tax districts.
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