School board open to discussing boundary change
Lawrence school board members signaled willingness to discuss adjusting or replacing the boundary line between Free State and Lawrence High. The line along 15th Street and Bob Billings Parkway has divided students for 14 years since Free State opened. Board member Bob Byers urged moving forward and treating boundaries as non permanent.
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NOW seeks apology from Brownback over Capitol harassment
INSIDE NOW Kansas chapter asks Gov Sam Brownback for apology after police harassment at a Capitol news conference about a legislator s remarks on rape and an abortion bill. Seven Republican presidential candidates opened their first major debate by attacking President Obama s handling of the economy and pledging to repeal his health care overhaul. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota announced she filed papers to run.
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KU Coach Turner Gill Highlights Life Lessons in Football
KU football coach Turner Gill, speaking at Dad Days, emphasizes teaching life through football rather than the sport alone. He frames football as a broader education in values and responsibility during a Monday talk. He also mentions an upcoming Dole Institute event titled Boots on the Ground, focusing on soldiers’ views of Iraq and postwar military state after a decade of war.
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Demand for turbine technicians spurs PCI program in Lawrence
Pinnacle Career Institute offers an 11 month wind turbine technician course in a Lawrence parking lot using improvised gear from home. Instructors note rising job demand as wind farms expand and training spots grow scarce in small towns, with a 5 foot training turbine and a 2.3 million dollar model used for lessons.
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Lawrence crime rates exceed average in city survey
Lawrence reports higher crime rates than the national average in several categories per the 2010 Benchmark City Survey. City officials discuss funding to hire 10 patrol officers a detective and three sergeants plus equipment for a $1.2 million request.
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Medicaid overhaul forums announced in Kansas
Gov. Sam Brownback plans a major rewrite of the 2.8 billion Medicaid program with three public forums. Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer said Kansans statewide will provide input as officials seek Kansas solutions for health care needs. Medicaid covers health and long-term care for low income groups including children families the elderly and the disabled.
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Medicaid meetings announced in three Kansas cities
The governor’s office schedules Medicaid outreach meetings in Topeka on June 22 from 1 30 to 4 30 pm at the Kansas Expocenter Manor Conference Center Wichita on July 7 from 1 30 to 4 30 pm at an announced location and Dodge City on July 8 from 9 am to noon at the United Wireless Arena Magouirk Conference Center Seats are limited and attendees must RSVP via links or by contacting Alisha Kirby in the lieutenant governor’s office at (785) 296-2213 or email rsvp ks.gov Include the city name in the subject line when replying.
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