Quick schedule eyed for voting law appeal in Kansas
In Wichita AP reports acting U S assistant attorney general Jocelyn Samuels urged the 10th Circuit to hold oral arguments between July 21 and September 8 on whether federal forms must reflect Kansas citizenship proof rules. Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach seeks changes to the federal form, while voting rights groups oppose the burden. About 17,800 registration applications remain on hold for lacking citizenship proof.
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Vintage Dress and Jewelry Show Aids Local Mothers
Merchants Pub and Plate hosts an event with seven vintage dresses from Edwardian to disco eras paired with jewelry by nine local artists. Phoenix Gallery manager Sue Shea praises the collaboration, highlighting Andrea Ring's rockabilly tiara with a 1950s orange frock. Proceeds support Ballard Center's Wear it for Women scholarship aiding working mothers in need.
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Wear It for Women exhibit at Phoenix Gallery
Tonight at 6 p.m. at 825 Massachusetts Megan Stuke, Phoenix Gallery director of development, hosts an event highlighting how small funds help parents gain employment. The show features artists transforming a vintage dress into canvases, reflecting obstacles like car repairs and interview attire for Lawrence moms.
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Regulators OK Westar prepaid project in Kansas
The Kansas Corporation Commission approved a pilot prepaid electricity project for Westar Energy. Up to 1,000 customers can enroll, including 250 behind on bills, in Wichita and the towns of Lawrence Silver Lake and Rossville. Digital-meter customers only. a deal with Citizens' Utility Ratepayer Board addressed concerns over forced prepayment.
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Lawrence honors past Kiwanis leaders and retiring public figures
Award Guy Dresser chairs the Kiwanis selection panel noting the honorees are prominent community and professional figures. Henderson retires as Lawrence Community Shelter founder and executive director after leading a 24/7 homeless shelter. Praeger, Kansas insurance commissioner, is in her final term with a background as state senator and Lawrence official. Rusty Thomas recalls Praeger as a nonpartisan doer in public service. Reporter Giles Bruce.
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Governor Brownback touts tax cuts in Kansas campaign
Kansas Governor Brownback, seeking re election, defends tax cuts as he cites a 4.8 percent jobless rate in April and contrasts his Reagan Republican stance with opponent Davis. Davis pledges economy focused initiatives and fiscal reforms while Brownback links Davis to Obama and Obamacare. Primary race includes Jennifer Winn challenging Brownback. filing deadline is Monday.
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