Redistricting plan splits K C between the 1st and 3rd
Kansas lawmakers approve a congressional redistricting plan that splits Kansas City Kansas between the 1st and 3rd districts. House Speaker Mike O Neal defends the map after casting the deciding vote amid objections from Democrats and some Republicans.
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Tailored jumpshot helps KU guard Tyshawn Taylor shine
Inside KU guard Tyshawn Taylor has refined his jumper to boost his confidence. This season his outside shots are more frequent, leading the team with 57 three pointers and improving his scoring presence on the court.
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Kansas official warns ACA control may shift to federal
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger says the state lacks authority to push ahead with ACA plans and risks losing decision making power to the federal government. She notes Kansas is behind and may cede control.
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NEA Chairman to visit Lawrence Friday
The National Endowment for the Arts chairman plans a visit to Lawrence this Friday to meet local officials and discuss arts funding and programs. His visit emphasizes federal support for creative projects and community arts promotion.
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Math science fans gather for music pie
Two women in shiny belts and plastic swords belly dance around a pie as the audience laughs at a mishap with the wrong song. An organizer explains the music glitch during Pi Day festivities at a campus event captured by the Lawrence Journal-World.
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Tax overhaul plans advance in Kansas Senate panel
A Kansas Senate committee endorsed a modified version of Gov. Sam Brownback's income tax package on Wednesday, paving the way for debate next week after the House passed its own plan 68-56. The proposals seek to collapse brackets, cut rates, remove some credits and exemptions, and include future cuts tied to revenue growth.
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De Soto High School band ill during NYC trip
About 50 De Soto High School band students and chaperones fell ill with food poisoning while returning from a Broadway Classroom trip in New York City. They were treated at a Pennsylvania hospital and later resumed travel on three buses, with health officials investigating the source.
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