Kansas Opioid Task Force Aims to Curb Rising Deaths
Kansas Governor Colyer ordered an opioid addiction task force to study causes and craft recommendations. He cited deaths rising from 35 in 2000 to 159 in 2016, a fourfold per capita increase, while Kansas ranks 45th in overdose rate. The panel, chaired by Dr. Jeff Lakin, includes multiple state agencies and lawmakers from both parties.
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Shouldn't somebody defend Trump
Leonard Pitts argues over the media’s balance on Trump coverage and defends skepticism of publishing Jerome Corsi in USA Today. He notes editors face pressure to include pro and anti Trump voices and warns fairness must couple with judgment amid conspiracy influence and attack on truth.
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Keystone State race could set template for Democrats
In Pennsylvania's 18th District mounting a competitive race on March 13, Democrat Conor Lamb contrasts with Republican Rick Saccone. Lamb projects calm, non Pelosi alignment while Saccone touts Trump ties, with polls showing a tight contest amid high spending. The outcome could guide 2018 campaigns nationwide.
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Hometown highlights from the Lawrence Journal-World 1918
Notices recall a sold washing machine ad from Saturday readers, Dr Rudolph notes Mrs Dora Fasig injured in a Kentucky street auto crash likely to recover, and a cruelty case against A C Crawford and W Van Camp for exposing a horse to unfit service to be tried by Judge Manley Tuesday at 1:30.
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