Wagle Demotes Bollier Over Endorsements to Democrats
Kansas Senator Susan Wagle stripped Barbara Bollier, a Republican from Mission Hills, of vice chair duties on the Public Health and Welfare Committee after Bollier backed two Democratic candidates. Wagle called the endorsements embarrassing and said Bollier lost caucus credibility, with Senate Majority Leader Jim Denning backing the move.
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Westar settlement could cut customer electric rates
A settlement between Kansas agencies and Westar Energy may lower bills instead of raising them. The deal reverses a proposed $17 million rate increase to a $66 million reduction and drops plans for a higher basic monthly service charge. Approval by the Kansas Corporation Commission is still required, with hearings drawing hundreds of customers and lawmakers in Wichita and Topeka. Regular electric customers would save about $4 per month, per David Nickel of the Citizens' Utility Ratepayer Board.
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Colyer Kobach trade barbs over ACLU flyer
The ACLU defends a mailed flyer comparing civil rights records of Kansas governor candidates calling it voter education. Kobach cites it to portray Colyer as the ACLU’s ally, while Colyer’s campaign distances itself, calling the maneuver a dirty trick to help Kobach and pit Democrats against Kobach in court battles over voting rights.
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Lawrence teachers seek 5.5 percent base pay increase
The Lawrence Education Association proposes a 5.5 percent rise to base salaries, ensuring at least a 2200 annual raise for first year teachers, with step increases based on experience and education. The union also seeks higher hourly rates for extra duties and a 5 monthly retirement increase, plus five new teaching positions in elementary schools. District officials will chart cost and fit with priorities as negotiations resume.
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Summer youth theater trials of Robin Hood at Lawrence Arts Center
Datebook entries list multiple events in Lawrence, Kansas including a Summer Youth Theater production The Trials of Robin Hood at Lawrence Arts Center at 7 p.m., Behind the Bricks Watkins Tour at Watkins Museum, and La Cage aux Folles at Crafton-Preyer Theater, among others.
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AARP Driver Safety Class and Candidate Forum in Lawrence
AARP Driver Safety Class runs 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday at Peaslee Center 2920 Haskell Ave with a Democrats forum on Kansas House District 45 set for 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St.
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