Clinton named most likely next president at KU event
Two political writers told a Lawrence audience that Hillary Clinton is the most likely next president, citing current Republican field weaknesses. They spoke at the Dole Institute to promote Double Down, discussing Obama Romney 2012 themes and the 2016 race dynamics.
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Lawrence groups win funds in Kansas arts grants
Two Lawrence arts organizations Van Go Inc and Busker Festival Inc are among 11 recipients of Strategic Investment and Arts Integration grants from the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission. Van Go will hire a wood shop instructor to teach new materials and skills to students, while Busker Festival will hire a part time marketing coordinator and craft a growth plan. The grants honor art’s role in cultural and economic vibrancy in Kansas.
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Lawsuit returns to Kansas court over voter citizenship rule
A federal judge moved the case back to Shawnee County District Court after the ACLU argued Kansas law governs Kobach’s attempted restriction on voters using the national form. The suit challenges the policy as unconstitutional and the state court is the proper venue. Kobach said the case is moot and unlikely to proceed further.
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Kent public health leader noted for early innovations
Kent, a Lawrence public health leader who retired in 2006, helped launch services from immunizations to HIV testing, adopted WIC early, and started programs like Project LIVELY and adolescent sexual education. She praised staff while colleagues recalled her tech-forward approach and lasting impact on the department and Kansas public health.
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Kansas tests face glitches in new CETE system
Officials worry fall data may not reflect true student performance as Kansas deploys Common Core aligned reading and math tests with the online KITE system. Early March issues included heavy traffic, slow performance, and errors with technology enhanced items.
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Parking Woes Grow as Daisy Hill Loss Spurs Change
KU faces parking shortages as over 500 spaces vanish to Daisy Hill dorm construction. Another 200 spaces may be lost in two years. The campus master plan foresees fewer spaces and a shift to assigned lots to ease hunting for spots, possibly by fall 2015.
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