Redistricting reform eyed as session ends
Lawrence Journal-World reports Senate Wratil and colleagues push a bipartisan five member redistricting commission to draw new maps for state House Senate congressional and education districts. If approved by voters this November the system would avoid amendments and take effect for a decade. The plan comes amid stalled current redistricting with Republican infighting and a looming Aug primary delay.
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Fire leads to arrests after Monday night blaze
Pro tem Judge James George set bond at 8000 for a suspect charged with fire possession with intent to distribute cocaine possession of methamphetamine possession of drug paraphernalia and obstruction. About 5 30 am Tuesday Home Depot workers called 911 as fire crews found the home fully engulfed. Crews fought the fire defensively the blaze was contained at 554 am no homes damaged Investigators remained at the scene Tuesday afternoon seeking a cause.
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Lawrence names Adam Holden as new assistant superintendent
Adam Holden an assistant professor at Fort Hays State University has been named the Lawrence school district s new assistant superintendent of teaching and learning He has led private and public schools in northwest Kansas and lives in Topeka since 1993 Holden will replace Kim Bodensteiner who resigned to lead teaching and learning in Bellevue Neb He will oversee curriculum development instruction assessment student intervention services professional development planning and program improvement with a base salary of 111800 Holden said the district knew where it wanted to go and he looks forward to joining the team He will start July 1 and brings a mix of theory and practice from Europe and the United States
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Data conversion to affect treasurer's office
The state moves motor vehicle and driver's license data to a new computer system, forcing the Douglas County Treasurer's Office to halt all motor vehicle business from May 1 through May 8. Online tag renewals end Thursday. no vehicle services will be available during the downtime. About 6,000 residents with last names ending in C or D face license tag expiration April 30. Tax collection remains open, with second‑half real estate and personal property taxes due May 10.
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