New mayor eyes SLT route and state funding hopes
Lawrence Mayor Boog Highberger aims to unite supporters and opponents on the South Lawrence Trafficway to plan a route south of the Wakarusa River with minimal environmental impact. He seeks state funds, explores KTA involvement, and emphasizes pragmatic, inclusive leadership amid long-running efforts.
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Rim Rock Farm land deeded to KU for cross country course
Tim Weaver and John Scarffe discuss Rim Rock Farm in southeast Jefferson County, now deeded to the Endowment Association for KU cross country and track. The Timmonses purchased the land in the 1970s and transformed it into a renowned course with ponds bridges and evergreen trees.
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Tim Weaver
John Scarffe
Endowment Association
Timmons
Jefferson County
Lone Star Lake
Lawrence and
Alvamar
Tim
Monses
Jim Ryan
Billy Mills
Johnny Lawson
Wes Santee
Herb Semper
al Frame
Weaver
Coach
Pat
Timmonses
Appeals court upholds Florida felon voting ban
An Atlanta federal appeals court on Tuesday affirmed Florida’s 160 year old law barring felons from voting for life. Ex felons had sued since 2000 seeking restoration after sentence completion, arguing the civil rights process is overly complex. The 11th Circuit did not report a tally. among 12 judges, one full and one partial dissent were written.
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Atlanta
Florida
11Th
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Lawrence mayor Rundle announces he is likely the city’s first gay mayor
Lawrence City Commissioner Mike Rundle stepped down as mayor and for the first time publicly said he may have been the city’s first openly gay mayor. He cited recent state measures and rumors that followed his entry into politics, and noted his decision to come out was to keep focus on good government.
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Lavern Squier
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David Schauner
Lawrence
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Kansas University
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JEM Farm Machinery
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