Hair braiding gains niche win in 2000 Kansas session
Two Kansas women, Deb Jennings and Wendy Mood, challenged the state cosmetology board over unlicensed hair braiding at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. A court injunction led to legislative action by Sen. Sandy Praeger to exempt braiding from board regulation, illustrating citizen power in the legislative process.
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Editorial: Kansans must vote to shape conservative influence
A guest editorial argues Kansas voters have become lazy about politics, letting the most conservative voices drive policy. It singles out the evolution debate and endorses Linda Holloway by Sen. Sam Brownback, urging locals to voice opinions at the polls and not rely on casual complaints.
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Editorial Opinions From Guest Editors
A note explains guest editorials provide reader viewpoints and may not reflect The Herald or its editor. The page presents diverse opinions while distinguishing them from the paper's official stance.
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Political Contact List for Washington and Topeka Officials
A compiled contact sheet listing President Clinton and U S officials including Senators Robare Brownback and Roberts, Rep Jim Ryan, Gov El Groves, State Senator Robert Tyan, and others with office addresses in Washington D C and Topeka Kansas, plus phone numbers and web domains. The fragmentary OCR text preserves names, offices, and locations despite formatting issues.
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Merger Push Faces Public Skepticism At Grain Elevator Meeting
Kansas grain elevator owners gathered for the 104th convention where Robert Krebs of Burlington Northern Santa Fe urged a merger with Canadian National. He stressed a 15 month moratorium, argued a 50,000 mile network and minimal job losses, while critics worry about broader merger fatigue and past industry pain.
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Statehouse Speak Echoes From Topeka Session
Hawver notes lawmakers will return from Topeka with unclear phrasing as ethics and lobbyist meals laws loom. The piece contrasts phrases like BiState II and grains and trains with pay bills and base closing, forecasting a shift in how Kansas officials interpret new rules. Martin Hawver staff details contacts and web info.
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