Lawrence attorney weighs 2014 challenge to Jenkins
Margie Wakefield a Democrat from Lawrence said she is considering challenging U S Rep Lynn Jenkins in 2014. She criticized Jenkins farm bill vote as against Kansas values, noting farm subsidies tied to food stamps and recalling Senator Dole and Senator McGovern’s bipartisanship.
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Controversy Over Applicants Names Roils Kansas Courts
Critics fault Gov. Sam Brownback for withholding applicant names for the Kansas Court of Appeals under a new system that concentrates appointment power in the executive and legislature. Supporters say the changes raise accountability, but opponents fear reduced scrutiny and a party shift in the judiciary as Brownback will appoint under a law that took effect this month.
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KU Endowment announces unrestricted gift from alumna Meek
Barbara Werbe Meek a 1960 KU graduate from Baton Rouge La commits 1 million dollars to KU endowment. The gift is unrestricted and can be used for any KU purpose with executive committee approval reflecting a late husband Richard Meek s wish before his 1999 death.
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