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Three file for Kansas legislature in Leavenworth County

“More people have filed for state legislative offices in districts that represent portions of Leavenworth County. “Jeff Pittman, Leavenworth, and Debbie Deere, Lansing, recently announced they have filed as candidates for the Kansas House of Representatives. And Bill Hutton, rural Basehor, announced Friday that he has filed for the Kansas Senate. All three are Democrats.” Read more here: http://www.leavenworthtimes.com/article/20160319/NEWS/160319311/SHARED/160319311...
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Reflections of Dinah Sykes on walk to Topeka

This past weekend I completed a trek of 60 miles from Merriam, Kansas to Topeka, Kansas. People who thought I was crazy when I filed to run for a political office now know it. Who in their right mind would set out to walk 60 miles? Well I have had more than enough time to contemplate this question and here is a long answer. In 2013, my youngest son was in 2nd grade. I was the PTA president. I, along with other parents, was concerned when my son’s class had 30 students. Thirty students was a wake-up call...
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JOCO leaders need to speak out on ongoing problems

“And Johnson County’s top politicians and business leaders need to take a cue from Gerlach and speak out more often about the ongoing problems that Brownback and the Legislature are creating in Topeka.” Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/joco-913/joco-opinion/article66635587.html....
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Parents should demand great education

“Don’t let our schools fall into a state of mediocrity — with over-extended staff and under-funded resources. Don’t let farm kids suffer so rich people can get richer. Don’t back down, make bold moves. Demand nothing less than great education.” Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/joco-913/joco-opinion/article66656447.html....
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