Grassroots groups push Kansas races with reform aims
Grassroots groups across Kansas tighten strategies to challenge conservative leaders. Women For Kansas, formed by retirees and activists, seeks to oust GOP incumbents while moderates endorse Democrats. Experts say broad coalitions and social media mobilization help explain closer races for governor and U S Senate.
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Library launches mobile catalog app with new online system
The Olathe and Johnson County libraries rolled out a BiblioCommons mobile app to access their catalog. The app, debuted Oct 1, lets users browse availability, queue reviews, and share book lists. About 400 downloads occurred by Friday, with praise for its ease of use.
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Hugoton biofuel plant ties to energy grant and loan
Moniz discussed the Hugoton facility funded by a 97 million Energy Department design grant and a 132.4 million loan guarantee aimed at advancing biofuel research. Abengoa says cellulose ethanol at Hugoton is far cleaner than gasoline and will use mostly corn residue as feedstock, employing 76 workers and boosting local farmer income.
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Energy Department
Hugoton
Chris Standlee
Abengoa
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