Louise Krug discusses Amended book at Raven and online chat
Lawrence resident Louise Krug will discuss her new book Louise Amended about a brain bleed and life after brain surgery. The event includes a 2 p.m. chat at The Raven 6 E Seventh St and an online Q&A on WellCommons com readers may submit questions anytime. The Kansas concealed carry bill advances in the House with 74 votes to 50. It would allow permit holders to bring weapons into many public buildings unless agencies provide adequate security, and faces Senate skepticism and local government opposition.
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EPA leader Lisa Jackson defends regulations at KU visit
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, the first African American woman to lead the agency, spoke at Kansas University about pollution controls from offshore drilling to the Baker Wetlands. She defended environmental safeguards as vital to public health, water quality, and flood prevention, and discussed tribal consultation in siting projects.
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No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act Debate
Kansas House Bill 2598 termed by Kansans for Life as strengthening unborn civil rights and informing women, while critics call it the most sweeping anti abortion bill in the nation. The 68 page measure would overhaul Kansas abortion law with numerous changes and will be reviewed in committee this week.
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