Walk of Hope fundraiser for Huntington's disease set in Lawrence
A Saturday event includes a walk raffle and silent auction to benefit Huntington's disease research and local support groups run by the Hereditary Neurological Disease Centre in Kansas. Registration is free, activities run 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Holcom Park Recreation Center with T shirts, refreshments, and door prizes. The local Huntington's disease support group meets monthly at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. In a separate incident, Lawrence police seized a stolen gun from a 14 year old after a shoplifting encounter near 3200 Iowa Street. The teen was detained at the scene.
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27Th St
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Derrick Smith
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Benefit district to fund Queens Road improvements eyed
The district would finance repairs to Queens Road and the West Sixth Street intersection with costs largely borne by district property owners. Staff favored forming the district and city funding 350000 for bike lanes and a multi use path. Legal counsel said current boundaries meet state law, with a review possible.
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Poll reveals undecided voters on tax and jail topics
In Douglas County, a poll of about 1,800 registered voters shows 27.1 percent undecided. Support for a 44 million jail expansion lags, while a mental health crisis center gains strong backing, highlighting potential ballot strategy and funding questions for future measures.
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Former governors back Save Kansas Coalition network
Four ex governors including John Carlin Kathleen Sebelius Mike Hayden and Bill Graves endorse the Save Kansas Coalition a 501(c)4 group of 11 organizations aiming to elect more Democrats and moderate Republicans. They cite millions spent by AFP and the need to counter third party money amid tax policy backlash and possible wave elections.
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Carlin
Americans For Prosperity
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Sam Brownback
Glendening
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Donald Trump
Burdett Loomis
University of Kansas
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Congress
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U.S. House
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R-Ga
Washington
Statehouse Reporter Contact Info
Statehouse reporter Peter Hancock can be reached at 354 4222 and is on Twitter as LJWpghancock for updates and quotes.
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Journal-World announces policy to correct significant errors
The Journal-World states a policy to correct all significant errors brought to editors' attention. Readers are urged to contact 785-832-7154 or email news ljworld.com to report corrections.
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