Edmonds Push on Public Campaign Contributions Sparks Vote Switch
Kansas lawmakers faced a heated push over revealing daily campaign contributions above 500 dollars in the last 11 days of state contests. Rep. John Edmonds urged this disclosure to voters, influencing 102 colleagues to oppose Gov. Graves's plan, 22 103, and prompt reports within a day to the secretary of state. The critic warned it would curb transparency while noting technology enables instant banking and reporting, and urged treasurers to show appreciation for Edmonds.
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John Edmonds
Edmonds
Bill Graves
Secretary
HealthWave to expand insurance for Kansas working poor
The bill creates a nonprofit partnership pooling state and federal funds with private contributions to offer affordable plans for low income workers in small businesses. No new state money is needed. Insurance firms may bid to participate and support from business groups is noted.
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Sandy Praeger
Praeger
Kim Moore
United Health Ministry Fund
Hutchinson
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Guest Editorials Provide Reader Opinion Variety
A note states guest editorials appear to offer diverse opinions. Views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald or its editor.
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Census Drive Urges Kansas to Complete Forms
Ron Thorniinburgh, Kansas Secretary of State, urges residents to finish census forms to avoid higher costs and undercounts. He notes Kansas undercounted by up to 18,000 in 1990, with long term funding and redistricting impacts, and stresses confidentiality and legal protection of responses.
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Kansas
U.S. Census Bureau
Political Contacts List From Washington and Topeka
A compilation of official contact details for federal lawmakers and Kansas state officials. Names include President Bill Clinton U S Sen Pat Roberts U S Sen Sam Brownback U S Rep Jim Ryan Gov BM Groves State Sen Robert Fygon and others with office addresses postal codes and phone numbers.
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White House
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D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Pat
Not Smart Doctors Hidden in Funny Patient Notes
A humorous and caustic collection of miswritten doctors notes exposes the gap between medical jargon and clear language. The anecdotes feature chest pains, bizarre patient histories, and awkward descriptions, highlighting errors and confusion in a medical setting.
Controversy Over Coed Dorms And Gay Curriculum
A column surveys shifting campus norms at Haverford and Michigan. It notes coed bedrooms, a class on How to be Gay, protests by conservative groups, and feminist events in Baltimore. The piece argues modern culture pushes accommodation beyond propriety and warns against overexposure to new ideas.
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Haverford College
Haverford
Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Alliance
University of Michigan
Michigan
American Family Association
Baltimore
Ayy Waray
Sarah Boonin
Feminist Majority Foundation
Lagusta Yearwood
Yearwood
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