Lawrence High Marching Lions rehearse for upcoming season
Lawrence High School Marching Lions rehearse on the football field with drills as the new school year nears. A parents concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. August 6 at the stadium, ahead of the season opening home game September 3 versus Shawnee Mission North. The Lawrence Free State Firebird Band also conducts band camp with a first home performance September 3 against Olathe South.
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Missouri ballot measure tests federal health care law nationwide
Missouri voters will decide a statewide ballot measure rejecting the core mandate of President Obama’s health care overhaul. If approved, the measure would bar government requirements to have insurance and penalties for self funded health care, challenging the federal law’s 2014 provision.
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State to distribute 5.5 million for back-to-school aid
Kansas will provide 5.5 million to help low income families with back-to-school costs. About 11,000 families may receive a 500 payment this week, via notices by mail. The funding comes from the federal ARRA and TANF program, announced by Gov. Mark Parkinson and SSRS secretary Don Jordan.
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Primary Election Advance Voting Upswing in Douglas County
Douglas County voters show heightened interest in the Aug 3 primary with 900 residents casting advance ballots, about 200 more than in prior years. Clerk Jamie Shew notes uncertainty whether the rise reflects more engaged voters or people taking vacations next week.
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