ACLU protests Creation Truth Foundation events in Hugoton
The ACLU urged Hugoton school district to cancel or limit a Creation Truth Foundation speaking series for 1100 students citing concerns the assemblies would promote creationism. Superintendent Mark Crawford defended school appropriateness and planned talks outside the school day while opposing any use of assemblies to push beliefs.
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Kansas unemployment inches up to 5.6 percent in March
Kansas's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 5.6 percent in March from 5.5 percent in February. Initial jobless claims fell to 15,069 in March, while the private sector added 3,100 jobs led by construction and leisure hospitality.
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KU Announces Promotions and Tenure For 65 Faculty Members
Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little approved promotions and tenure for 65 faculty across Lawrence and Edwards campuses. The list includes full professors Ruth Ann Atchley and Sherrie Tucker, associate professors with tenure such as Christina Bejarano and Christopher Depcik, and librarians Amalia Monroe-Gullick and Whitney Baker, among others, with promotions spanning psychology, history, engineering, art history, and education. Additional appointments include tenure only for James Basham and Clinton D. Chadwick, and librarian roles for Whitney Baker and Fran Devlin.
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Peter Herlihy
John Hoopes
Danny Marfalla
Adolfo Matamoros
Jeff Moran
Michael Murray
Susan Scholz
Milena Stanislavova
John Stanianas
Jeff Staud
Horizon 2020 exceptions proposal on agenda at City Hall
The meeting at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall Sixth and Massachusetts, broadcast on Knology Channel 25, will discuss a proposal to allow exceptions to Horizon 2020. Meeting documents are available online at lawrences.org.
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City considers easing rules on Horizon 2020 plan
City commissioners will discuss a proposal to allow development projects to be approved even if they do not meet all requirements of the Horizon 2020 comprehensive plan. The measure aims to speed approvals and ease constraints on growth.
North Lawrence Lowe's Rezoning Sparks Commission Debate
The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission, voting 8-0 to deny, urged projects to conform to the comprehensive plan. The Lowe's proposal in northwest Lawrence faced a plan change requirement before rezoning, a step some groups called burdensome and confusing. Neighbors urged against approving out of compliance developments at the meeting.
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Recognition of Bob Newton and others on Aviation Advisory Board
City recognizes Bob Newton Gary Fish Theresa Gordzica and Stanley Sneegas for service on the Aviation Advisory Board. The week of April 22 to 26 is declared Tree City USA Week and Arbor Day Friday April 26. Consent agenda covers minutes, claims, licenses, and mayoral appointments. Bid items set bid dates for airport work and residential projects. several awards and waivers approved. ordinance read first. special event permit requested. zoning and development actions listed. various authorizations and reports scheduled.
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