Kansas lawmakers clash over redistricting as court step looms
In Topeka lawmakers debate new redistricting proposals with a federal court hearing set for May 29. Senate Republicans seek to end internal feuds while moderates push to check Gov. Sam Brownback. A four-district congressional map drawn by the Redistricting Committee splits Lawrence, drawing criticism. A federal hearing could remove redrawing from the Legislature.
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Local jail numbers on the decline in Finney County
Finney County Jail averaged about 95 prisoners daily in May, down from 135 in May 2011 and 2010. Sheriff Kevin Bascue cites lower crime, faster turnover, and low bond amounts as factors, noting the nationwide trend and unusually warm weather contributing to reduced population levels.
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Facebook IPO valued Facebook at 104 billion in record offering
Facebook priced its IPO at 38 a share raising 16 billion for itself and early investors valuing the company at 104 billion. The offering makes Facebook one of the world’s largest IPOs as it begins trading on Nasdaq under FB with 900 million users and strong 2011 and Q1 2012 profits.
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KU proposes new tougher admissions standards
The University of Kansas seeks approval to enact stricter admissions than the five other regents universities. Regents considered the plan after Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little outlined new criteria, including earlier application and higher GPAs and test scores, with a review pathway for non automatic admits.
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