Compromise sought on cheerleading policy in Lawrence schools
About 22 people attended a Tuesday night meeting following a March forum. The plan would create 32 cheerleaders per junior high across four squads, two per grade, with two squads per semester, uniforms provided, and funding to be approved by the school board. The goal is to boost participation while maintaining competition.
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Workers camp bill sent to Gov. Finney
The Kansas House approved a workers compensation revision bill 70-53, sending it to Gov. Joan Finney who pledged to veto. The measure mirrors a Senate draft after a conference committee report was accepted 29-11. Finney demanded labor and management consensus. the House had passed a unity bill 124-0 that matched AFL-CIO and Chamber of Commerce positions, though the Senate heavily amended it.
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Confrontations mark KU forum on gay rights debate
A Tuesday night forum at KU drew about 225 attendees as Colorado activists Kevin Tebedo and Nancy Osborne clashed over Amendment Two and gay rights protections in Denver Boulder and Aspen. The discussion spanned religion civil rights and the law with tense exchanges from the audience.
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GALA Week plans human rights parade in Lawrence
GALA Week organizers plan a noon Saturday parade in downtown Lawrence to protest for human rights. Participants meet at Sixth and Massachusetts then proceed to South Park for a picnic. Police will protect marchers and potential protesters, including Fred Phelps and followers planning to protest.
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