Parkinson Switch Sparks Kansas GOP Shakeup
Parkinson, a former Kansas Republican leader, may join the Democratic Party fueling infighting within the GOP over abortion, school funding, and stem cell policy. Democrats praise his pragmatism while Republicans call the move hypocritical and risky, suggesting party realignment could favor Kathleen Sebelius’s gubernatorial bid.
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Nursing home worker robbed morphine from patients at Pioneer Ridge
Dist. Atty. Charles Branson criticized the facility for hiring a felon with a drug history who had access to controlled substances. Bay, a 29 year old former aide, stole morphine patches, leading to changes at Pioneer Ridge and renewed calls for stricter background checks and drug screening, while families debated regulation and accountability.
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Jennison backs local funds for schools and taps running mate
Kansas gubernatorial hopeful Robin Jennison said local school districts should be allowed to raise as much local funding as needed to improve schools, removing the tax lid. He introduced his lieutenant governor running mate Dennis Wilson, a state senator from Overland Park. Jennison urged a state standard for student knowledge and local funding to exceed that baseline. He also stated gambling would not be a priority in his administration.
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Test of voting machines renews security concerns
Washington debate over high tech voting machines grows hotter as primaries approach and midterm elections near. Critics say some machines are vulnerable to tampering and could tilt results, while vendors and election officials argue fears are overstated. A Utah test showed code access could tamper with Diebold Election Systems software, prompting warnings from California and Pennsylvania to counties using its touch screen systems.
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