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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 2012

Page

6

Race in Kansas House District 42 Sees O'Brien Facing Fevurly Jr

Education funding tops the campaign as Harold Fevurly Jr a 50 year old Democrat from Easton challenges 65 year old Republican incumbent Connie O'Brien of Tonganoxie for a third term. Fevurly notes funding below 1999 levels while O'Brien highlights tax relief and veterans in state tuition plans to aid the economy.

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Harold Fevarly Jr D 50 USD 449 official profile

Harold Fevarly Jr D age 50 is married to Sue with one child. He is director of facilities and grounds for USD 449 Easton and runs a farm in northern Leavenworth County. A Leavenworth High School graduate 1980 he studied diesel mechanics at Platte County Area Vocational Technical School and refrigeration and welding hydraulics at Kansas City Kansas Area. He spent three years on the USD 449 school board and two terms on the Leavenworth County Extension Board the Leavenworth County Fair Board and the Leavenworth County Beef Improvement Association Board. He says tax policy should require everyone to pay their fair share with the state handling the system.

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O'Brien-R Tailors Tax Plan Amid State House Run

Connie O'Brien-R, 66, Kansas House candidate for the 42nd District, a former teacher and education advocate, emphasizes tax relief and business friendliness while acknowledging the need to fund schools. She holds a BA in social studies and secondary ed from the University of St. Mary and an AAS from KCKCC. She has led local GOP groups and supports Kansans For Life, the NRA, and the Kansas Chamber of Commerce.

O’brien Kansans For Life NRA Kansas Chamber of Commerce

Ballard and Bengtson Vie For Kansas House District 44 Seat

In Kansas House District 44 incumbent Barbara Ballard of Lawrence faces Republican challenger Patrick Bengtson. Ballard, first elected in 1992, touts cross party relationships while Bengtson argues it is time for a change. Ballard urges restoring public school funding amid cuts.

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Patrick Bengtson-R: a full-time candidate profile

Patrick Bengtson-R is a 28 year old single Protestant attorney and economist with a BA in economics from Kansas University and a law degree from University of Pennsylvania. He served as co valedictorian at Lawrence High School and worked as an attorney at Jones Day in Dallas from 2009 to 2010. His campaign emphasizes sound reason thoughtful policy and that ideas matter.

Kansas University University of Pennsylvania Lawrence High School Jones Day Dallas

Barbara Ballard-D: Kansas lawmaker and community leader profile

Barbara Ballard-D, 67, associate director at the Dole Institute of Politics, Kansas University. A Christian from Plymouth Congregational Church, she is married to Albert with one child. Ballard-D earned a BA from Webster College, an MS in counseling, and a doctoral degree from Kansas State University. Elected to the Kansas House in 1992, she served eight years on the Lawrence school board, twice as president, and leads as president of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators while serving on Bert Nash and Cottonwood Inc boards. She advocates active state partnership to protect vulnerable citizens and support children, aging parents, and neighbors in need.

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District 10 tax cuts eyed amid school funding strain

Wilson backs rollback of the package amid an estimated 800 million dollar 2014 nonwage income tax cut for District 10 businesses. He warns reduced state aid could force local property tax hikes, while Anderson calls for cooperation to preserve education and root out government inefficiencies.

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Candidate profile for Kansas House race briefing

John Wilson-D, age 29, nonprofit training manager, seeks the 45th Kansas House seat. He urges preserving current sales tax sunset, supports education funding tied to K 12 schools and vocational training, and backs wind energy. Anderson favors tax cuts with new revenue talks for 2013, opposes raising property taxes, and seeks school funding to spur local growth.

Anderson Wilson Kansas

Erica Anderson-R Profile Note on Public Health Involvement

Erica Anderson-R, 38, program coordinator for a nonprofit focused on health care promotion and disease prevention, is married to Dustin Rothwell and has two children. She holds a BS in management and marketing and has served on boards for Kansas Public Health Association and Green Pastures Pre-School. She emphasizes unity to drive positive community changes.

Dustin Rothwell Morning Star Church Kansas Public Health Association Green Pastures

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