Kansas Bioscience Authority: politics and public trust
Editorial argues the Kansas Bioscience Authority KBA should remain nonpartisan to safeguard funds and growth. It traces history from 2004 to recent appointments by Gov Brownback, noting investigations and calls for transparent, apolitical board leadership to hire qualified directors.
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Kansas Bioscience Authority
Kansas
KBA
Nick Jordan
Kenny Wilk
Kansas University
West
KU Medical Center
National Cancer Center
Topeka
Senate
House
Secretary of Commerce
Sebelius-Parkinson
Tom Thornton
Sebelius
Thornton
Johnson County
Parkinson
Sam Brownback
Lee Brock
Manhattan
John Carlin
Dale Rodman
Rodman
Community leaders outline press ethics and outreach
Suzanne Schlicht, Chief Operating Officer. Dan Cox, President. Mediapharmedia. Ralph Gage, Director of Special Projects, endorse fair reporting, equality in coverage, and transparent public accountability to safeguard citizens and promote community improvement.
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Suzanne Schlicht
Dan Cox
Mediapharmedia
Ralph Gage
Back Channel Talks Signal U S Easing on Iran Nuke Limits
President Obama signaled through Turkish leader Erdogan that the United States would accept a civilian Iranian nuclear program if Tehran proves it will not pursue weapons. Erdogan relayed the view after meeting with Khamenei, with Syria and sanctions discussions also featured.
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Washington
Barack Obama
Iran
U.S
Ali Khamenei
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Khamenei
Erdogan
Obama
Seoul
Ayatollah
Syria
Tehran
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Islamic Republic
Hakan Fidan
Turkey
Fidan
Qassem Suleimani
Quds
Erdog
Assad
Hezbollah
Hasan Nasrallah
Russia
Vladimir Putin
Nat Kern
Foreign Reports
China
European Union
David Ignatius
Washington Post Writers Group
Koch responds to criticism from Koch Companies official letter
Koch Companies Public Sector responds to Craig Grant's letter by defending environmental and safety awards, arts funding, and compliance with laws on formaldehyde. The company asserts emissions are permitted by the EPA and cites nearly 50,000 U.S. employees and positive union relations, urging debate grounded in facts.
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Craig Grant
Koch Causes
Koch
Obama
Grant
U.S
Jon Geenen
United Steelworkers
America
Letters Policy for Public Forum Submissions
The Journal World invites letters under 250 words on public interests and requests avoiding name calling and libel. The paper may edit letters without altering viewpoints and will publish by license. Include name address and phone, and send to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or letters@jworld.com.
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Journal-World
Lawrence
Jworld.com
Public forum recalls a Kansas alligator tale and zoo rescue
A Wichita memory recounts a Florida alligator sent to Kansas in the 1950s. Susan Pogany Lawrence recalls naming the gator Mergatroid, housing it in a tub and bucket, its playful nips, and eventual capture by Wichita Zoo staff. She notes regret at sending a baby alligator to Kansas and hints at legal changes.
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Missouri
Wichita
Florida
Mergatroid
Via Christi
Wesley
Kansas
Susan Pogany Lawrence
Cemetery theft at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence
Anna Bigman reports the theft of solar stake lights and an angel statue from her grandson’s grave at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. She plans to replace the items and urges respect for the departed.
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Oak Hill Cemetery
Lawrence
Anna Bigman
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