Kansas Senate redistricting plan advances in Legislature
The Kansas Senate voted preliminarily to redraw the 40 state Senate districts to reflect 2020 population shifts. Republicans defend the map as fair, while Democrats say it harms communities of interest and incumbent protection. The plan keeps a GOP tilt, with potential changes to Wilborn’s own district and a 2024 election impact avoided.
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Dinah Sykes
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Beverly Gossage
Eudora
Holland
Free State
Dennis Pyle
Hiawatha
GOP
Michael Fagg
el Dorado
Olathe high shooter affidavit details high school shooting
An affidavit details how 18 year old Jaylon Elmore opened fire at Olathe East High School on March 4 after administrators sought to search his backpack over gun rumors. Elmore was wounded, three staff members injured, and he is charged with attempted capital murder.
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Olathe East High School
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Ann Book
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Clark
Douglas County records another COVID-19 death
Lawrence Douglas County Public Health reports a second COVID-19 death this week in Douglas County. The update also notes only nine new cases since Monday and LMH Health lists a single current inpatient with the virus.
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Health equity report links disparities to social determinants in Douglas County
The Lawrence Douglas County Public Health board heard findings showing Black residents face diabetes mortality about four times higher than whites from 2017 to 2019, and Black infants have higher low birth weight rates. The report argues policy and environment changes are needed beyond health care to address unjust causes such as housing, food access, education, and systemic racism.
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Health Department
Dan Partridge
Informatics
Sonia Jordan
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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