Incoming dean praises KU engineering school
Kansas University engineering officials welcomed incoming dean Michael Branicky, a Case Western Reserve University professor, at a banquet honoring alumni. Branicky, who will assume the post July 1, said the move was a clear decision, noting KU's rapid growth in facilities, faculty, and enrollments. Interim Dean Stan Rolfe reflected on a busy tenure and will retire soon, confident Branicky will advance the school’s goals.
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Freshman Kansas House Republicans map re election strategy
In Topeka the GOP freshmen received guidance from leaders and a campaign consultant on boosting fundraising and outreach before 2014 re election bids. Speakers stressed communications with constituents, fiscal conservatism, and effective use of taxpayer franking.
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Kansas
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R-Emporia
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KanCare debate over long term care and disabilities
Crum urged placing developmentally disabled under KanCare to unlock savings for reducing home and community based service waiting lists. Democrats countered that Brownback’s KanCare dividend already offers savings, while critics warned Crum’s amendment pressures funding and opponents described the move as bullying in the Statehouse.
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Kansas Grants to Preserve Pre Civil War Structures in Douglas County
Grants support in depth research on Lawrence era buildings and rural survey work. Historic expert Dale Nimz notes the effort builds on earlier asset surveys with Susan Ford, aiming to complete Kanwaka and Wakurusa Township surveys in a third phase, funding pending federal sequestration cuts and distribution by the National Park Service.
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Wakarusa
Patrick Zollner
Cultural Resources Division
Douglas County
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