Kansas bill would stiffen stalking abuse protections
The Kansas Senate approved a House passed bill to raise violations of protection orders to a level 6 felony and allow longer durations up to life. The measure, crafted by the KBI and Attorney General, heads to conference before it goes to Governor Brownback.
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Douglas County
Kansas Senate approves school funding bill amid tight votes
The Kansas Senate advanced a plan to raise base per pupil aid by 74 dollars for the next two school years, boosting from 3780, with districts allowed to lift local property tax support to 33 percent of state aid. Final passage awaited today amid amendments and narrow votes. The measure aims to steady funding after years of cuts and to win Johnson County support. A concurrent House action on congressional redistricting rejected Wyandotte County split and kept Lawrence in the 2nd District, with a final vote due today.
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Wichita
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New clue raises hope in Earhart mystery search
A State Department analysis suggests a landing gear shape in a 1937 Nikumaroro photograph may be Earhart’s Lockheed Electra. The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery plans a 10 day July expedition with underwater robots to find wreckage and possibly Earhart and Noonan remains.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton
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Ray LaHood
Gehry open to changes on Eisenhower Memorial design
Architect Frank Gehry says he is willing to modify the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in Washington to address family objections that the plan overemphasizes Eisenhower's early years. Family members and Gehry testified at a House subcommittee hearing, with concerns about tapestries and youthful depictions.
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Health department outlines 2011 efforts and data in county report
The Douglas County health department released its Community Health Data Report highlighting that 31 percent of residents do not meet daily fruit and vegetable intake and 50 percent of adults did not exercise in 30 days. It details 2011 revenue 3.3 million and expenditures 3.2 million, plus programs like 504 flu vaccines, 52 child care complaints, and 121 adults saving money through new vaccination programs for the underinsured. The department plans forums and dialogues with agencies and policymakers to improve quality of life.
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Health writer Karrey Britt can be reached at 832-7190. Readers can follow WellCommons health updates at WellCommons.com and on Twitter at Twitter.com/WellCommons.
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