Democrat files for insurance post targets Lawrence senator
Coffeyville legislator Jim Garner entered the race for Kansas insurance commissioner and attacked Lawrence senator Sandy Praeger over insurance industry fundraising. Praeger defends independence and cites mental health coverage efforts. Garner cites parity gaps. Other Democrats have not filed, with Republicans nominating Bryan Riley and David Powell.
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Wichita
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Ballard and Findley Eye Lead Roles in Democratic Shakeup
With Jim Garner leaving the Kansas House to run for state insurance commissioner, Barbara Ballard and Troy Findley are discussed as potential nominees for House Democratic leader or assistant leader. Ballard, caucus chair and budget committee member, helped broker a tax proposal ending a deadlock. Findley, policy chairman, led redistricting efforts. Both have served since 1992 and 1994 respectively. Democrats trail 46-79 in the House and 10-30 in the Senate, with all 125 House seats up for election in November.
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New Biomed Valley unit to market Stowers discoveries
The Stowers Institute plans Biomed Valley Discovery Inc. to patent develop and market discoveries from basic biomedical research. The nonprofit Biomed Valley Corp. will own its common stock and partnership with Biomed Valley Discovery aims to boost life sciences in Kansas City with KU support and local industry backing.
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Kansas University
Robert Hemenway
Stowers
Biomed Valley Discovery
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Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute
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Life Sciences
Lawrence stop on GOP treasurer hopeful campaign line
GOP candidate Lynn Jenkins, a CPA and state senator from the 20th District, pitched her plan in Lawrence to become state treasurer. She proposed school banker partnerships for financial literacy and the creation of nonexpiring state gift certificates to boost the economy. Jenkins will face Dennis Wilson in the GOP primary amid other Republican calls for her candidacy.
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Shawnee County
Tim Shallenburger
CPA
Johnson County
Dennis Wilson
Wilson
Sally Finney
Joan Finney
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