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Global warming to be topic at Wichita presentation
Read more: Global warming to be topic at Wichita presentationThis Friday (June 11) the Wichita Pachyderm Club features Michael R. Smith, C.C.M. of WeatherData Services, Inc. as its guest presenter. Smith’s topic will be “An Atmospheric Scientist Looks at Global Warming.”
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Wichita Warren Theater groundbreaking raises policy issues
Read more: Wichita Warren Theater groundbreaking raises policy issuesFriday’s groundbreaking of a new Warren Theater and renovation of the existing theater in west Wichita provide an opportunity to revisit some of the public policy issues surrounding Wichita city government and its intervention in the economy in the name of economic development.
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Kansas agency websites: campaign flyers?
Read more: Kansas agency websites: campaign flyers?Kansas state government agencies are headed by a mix of elected and appointed officials. After looking at the websites for agencies headed by elected officials, Kansans would be justified in asking if some are using their agency websites for campaign purposes.
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Kansas news digest
Read more: Kansas news digestNews from alternative media around Kansas for June 7, 2010.
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AFP Kansas legislative scorecards released
Read more: AFP Kansas legislative scorecards releasedThe Kansas Chapter of Americans for Prosperity has released its legislative scorecards for the 2010 session of the Kansas Legislature. These scorecards rank members of the Kansas House and Senate by the way they voted on selected legislation and amendments.
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Kansas Democrats described as ‘imploding’
Read more: Kansas Democrats described as ‘imploding’Larry J. Sabato, who is director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, is a respected analyst of national who publishes Sabato’s Crystal Ball, an informative look at campaigns and races around the country. In the most recent issue Sabato takes a look at 2010 gubernatorial races and concludes that “There’s now no question…
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In Kansas fourth district, debates reveal differences
Read more: In Kansas fourth district, debates reveal differencesIn this article, Wendy Aylworth of Wichita takes a look at candidates for the Republican Party nomination for United States Congress from the fourth district of Kansas and their responses to questions at several candidate forums. In particular, she examines the candidates and their attitudes towards free trade.
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Brownback, Colyer announce in Wichita
Read more: Brownback, Colyer announce in WichitaOn Tuesday, United States Senator Sam Brownback formally filed to become a candidate for the Republican party nomination to be governor of Kansas. He also introduced his running mate.
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Southwest Airlines topic of Wichita Eagle article
Read more: Southwest Airlines topic of Wichita Eagle articleSunday’s Wichita Eagle carried a story featuring local elected officials’ reaction to the possibility that Southwest Airlines would start service to Wichita.
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Kansas Secretary of State candidate Ensley to speak in Wichita
Read more: Kansas Secretary of State candidate Ensley to speak in WichitaThis Friday (June 4) candidate for the Republican party nomination for Kansas Secretary of State Elizabeth “Libby” Ensley will address members and guests of the Wichita Pachyderm Club. Ensley is the Election Commissioner for Shawnee County (Topeka) Kansas.
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Activist training offered in Wichita
Read more: Activist training offered in WichitaFollowing is an announcement of an event in Wichita that will help activists learn to be effective in their causes. I attended an American Majority training event in Kansas City last week, and it was very informative. American Majority is pleased to announce an Activist Training will be conducted on Saturday, June 5, in Wichita,…
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Wichita won’t release Southwest Airlines report
Read more: Wichita won’t release Southwest Airlines reportResearch produced for the City of Wichita by a taxpayer-supported university won’t be made available to the public until a later date. The report, produced by the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University, may provide analysis of the feasibility and economic impact of Southwest Airlines entering the Wichita market.