Campaigns heat up as Kansas races test Brownback era
In Kansas, candidates race to turn out voters as Brownback policies loom. Terry Manies works the Douglas County Democrats HQ aiming to reach about 200 voters. Jim Karleskint and Kara Reed duel in the 42nd District over school funding and taxes, while local voters await results and the potential coalition shifts in the House.
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Leavenworth County
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Tonganoxie
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Connie O’brien
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Janice Bosco
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Douglas County expects lower turnout due to student population
About 52,000 estimated voters speak to a 64 percent turnout expectation in Douglas County, lower than the statewide 70 percent forecast by Kris Kobach. County officials cite the student-heavy area as a factor. Polls run 7 am to 7 pm with residents urged to view their sample ballots and polling directions at ljworld.com/vote2016.
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County reporter contact line and social handle
County reporter Elvyn Jones can be reached at 832-7166. Follow him on Twitter ElvynJ.
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Corrections Policy Notice Affirms Journal World
The Journal World states its policy to correct significant errors brought to editors, inviting readers to contact via phone or email to report mistakes. The notice provides a phone number 832 7154 and an email address news ijworld com for submitting corrections.
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Signs to warn motorists of bike rights and 3-foot passing rules
Lawrence Douglas County planning officials identify about 50 priority locations for new bicycle safety signs at a total estimated cost near 28000 dollars. The plan, funded by city and county, will add Bikes May Use Full Lane signs at routes lacking bike lanes and 3-Foot Passing signs at key arterial streets and county roads. Signs may go up with roadwork or other available funds, with some already installed at roundabouts.
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City Hall Reporter Contact Details
City Hall reporter Rochelle Valverde can be reached at 832-6314 and follows on Twitter at RochelleVerde for updates and local governance coverage.
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