KTEC under fire over transparency and cuts in Kansas
An independent 121 page review finds Kansas Technology Enterprise Corp hindered information flow. Senators state records and board details were hard to obtain, with KTEC labeled a black box. The report stops short of dissolution but urges reforms and closer oversight. It warns a move to fold KTEC into other agencies could hinder Kansas tech progress.
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State Rep Branson backs Carlin signed child safety seat bill
State Rep Jessie Branson of Lawrence welcomed Gov John Carlin signs a comprehensive child safety seat law. Branson led the safety seat legislation with nationwide outreach and broad support from local officials and advocates.
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Kansas Power and Light plans 40 million add on to Lawrence station
Kansas Power and Light led by Balfour Jeffrey announced a 40 million expansion at the Lawrence Cameron Bluff generation station. The project includes more than 3 million in pollution abatement equipment and centers on coal-burning operations. Jeffrey noted KU alumnus status and cost implications. Easter 1909 in Lawrence featured musical, colorful services with shortened sermons and wind disrupting hats, though churches reported outstanding sermons.
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Bipartisan prospects in Obama era face independents and gridlock
Washington Post columnist David Broder argues that party line votes show deep polarization, but rising independents shape policy beyond partisan majorities. He notes Pew data on approval gaps, cap and trade backlash, and the need to woo Republicans as Obama pursues health care immigration and arms control reforms.
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Levi Johnston should exit spotlight for everyone's sake
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts Jr urges Levi Johnston to withdraw from public view after his affair with Bristol Palin becomes national fodder. Pitts argues the teens suffer from the glare of politics and media, calling for Johnston to step back and regain privacy while recognizing the shock for Bristol and Levi’s families.
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