Kobach forecasts record turnout in Kansas election
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach predicted three turnout records for the November 8 election. He expects 1.8 million registered voters, 1.3 million ballots cast, and a 72 percent turnout, aided by 80,000 more advance votes than in 2012. Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew offered a more tempered view, sounding hopeful but not forecasting a 2008 level.
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Kobach PAC Violated Kansas Campaign Finance Rules
Kansas ethics chief said Friday that Kris Kobach's Prairie Fire committee failed to timely disclose last minute independent expenditures. The disclosure lapse occurred in the days leading up to the final reporting deadline.
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Yoder PAC Undercuts Retention Push for Aug Primary
The Yoder political action committee donated to an anti retention group ahead of the August 2 primary. Executive Director Carol Williams labeled it a technical violation and said penalties unlikely. Prairie Fire filed a October campaign report showing pre August 2 expenditures for four Republican legislative candidates, three of whom lost. Aide Moriah Day could not explain the late reporting.
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Lawrence Public Schools see slow growth of minority teachers
Lawrence district figures show staff of color up about 25 percent over two years, but the data mix includes custodians and principals, not just teachers. Anna Stubblefield notes national teaching color percentages at 17 percent, highlighting limited growth in certified staff of color.
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Free State Festival Canceled For 2017
Organizers announced a breather year for the Free State Festival after funding shortfalls driven by a new city policy. Festival director Sarah Bishop said a five year business plan is planned to ensure the event's longevity with headliners including comedians authors and musicians in future years.
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