Kobach’s losing streak fuels gubernatorial doubt in Kansas
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach faces contempt findings and court rebukes over voter registration practices amid a misconduct saga. A District Judge ordered him to pay costs after failing to inform eligible voters. Kobach plans to appeal. The Docking Institute polls show high name recognition but also high negative ratings, complicating a gubernatorial bid.
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Greg Orman
Jeff Colyer
Lawrence Woolen Company to Supply State Penitentiary Goods
The Lawrence Woolen Manufacturing Company won a contract to supply Kansas penitentiary apparel. They will begin with three hundred yards of fine gray tweeds for guards and striped convict wear. If the entire bill is filled, the value runs eight to nine thousand dollars this year. All fabrics use Kansas grown wool and are praised as superior and affordable.
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Gorsuch Defends Limiting the Administrative State
George Will notes Justice Gorsuch’s opinion on Dimaya curbs vague laws and Chevron deference, arguing that precise standards protect separation of powers. The piece contrasts judicial engagement with deference, urging courts to restrain legislative abdication to executive agencies.
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Today in history April 23 highlights from Shakespeare to Kennedy
Entries note William Shakespeare's death on April 23 1616 marking his birth anniversary. George Washington and Martha moved into the Franklin House in New York in 1789. Spain declared war on the United States in 1898. In 1943 US Navy Lt John F Kennedy took command of PT 109 in the Solomon Islands during World War II.
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Kennedy
Jail mental health tax referendum viewed by social worker
To the editor a longtime social worker argues that the jail and mental health sales tax referendum needs context. She notes counties already spend over a million annually to house offenders elsewhere and lose space for on site services. Expanded mental health and detox must accompany on site jail social services.
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Justice Matters Group
Justice
Public Forum backs jail remodel and crisis center plan
Candice Davis and Karen Warner urge a yes vote in Douglas County for a remodel of the jail and construction of a mental illness crisis intervention center. They cite overcrowding, outdated facilities from the 1990s, and a plan to segregate violent from nonviolent inmates while improving treatment and reducing jail costs.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Letter submission details for Lawrence Journal World
Readers may submit letters to the Lawrence Journal World under 250 words. Mail to P.O. Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email letters ljworld.com with the subject letters. Letters become part of the public record.
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