KU Names 2014 Men of Merit Honorees
Kansas University announces the sixth annual Men of Merit honorees. The list includes Perry Alexander, Schuyler Bailey, Preston Barr, Mitchell Cota, Will Dale, Michael Detmer, Bryne Gonzales, Drew Harger, Robert Klein, Bret Koch, David Mucci, Eddie Munoz, Jorge Perez, Dustin Struble, and Phil Wagner. A reception for the honorees is set for March 10 in the Kansas Union Kansas Room.
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Kansas University to replace McCollum dorm with new halls
KU plans to replace the 50 year old McCollum dorm with two new residence halls on the western edge of Daisy Hill between Templin and Irving Hill Road. Construction by BA Green and The Weitz Company begins this month, with residents moving in August 2015 and contracts available for 2015-2016.
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lawmakers push bill delaying health law penalties
Kansas Democrat Jenkins urges delay of individual mandate penalties while arguing for fairness. Debate notes 27 Democrats voting yes and one Republican against as cost estimates from CBO suggest 4 million fewer insureds over three years. The measure would pause penalties this year and cites rollout problems with healthcare.gov.
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Kansas fights ACA challenges in court and politics
The Kansas attorney general defends the state’s ACA lawsuits, including Hobby Lobby’s challenge to contraception coverage. Lawmakers clash over abortion, religious liberty, and medical marijuana while party majorities press policy moves. Debates highlight conflicts between Kelly and Pilcher-Cook over hearings and legislative priorities.
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Kansas death penalty appeals time limit debate heats up
BRIEFLY TOPEKA Kansas Coalition Against the Death Penalty campaigns against a bill setting a three years and six months deadline for Kansas Supreme Court to hear death penalty appeals. Critics say it risks executing the innocent while supporters argue appeals linger under current rules. Kansas reinstated the death penalty in 1994 but has not executed anyone.
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Not Forgotten Farm Opens with Seasonal Goods in Kansas
Reynolds moved to Lawrence three years ago and created a roadside stand along North 1000 Road between Clinton and Lonestar lakes. She runs Not Forgotten Farm, a small shop uniting her 35 years of making and selling items, open seasonally to sell canned and dried goods and grow her garden and retail reach.
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Spring Arts & Crafts Fest at Douglas County Fairgrounds
Vendors sell handmade arts and crafts and commercial products at Building 21. The event runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday with free admission.
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