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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 2007
Page
4
Editorial notes that while No Child Left Behind pushes standardized goals, teachers seek respect and flexible work conditions. Kansas faces a teacher retirement wave and needs strategies beyond higher pay, including loans, tuition support, professional development, mentoring, and reduced administrative burdens to attract and keep teachers.
David Broder notes the House and Senate clash over renewing the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with partisan tactics. He cites underfunding, veto threats, and rushed debate, warning that bipartisan support is strained and public approval remains dismal. The piece calls the episode a hallmark of polarized Washington.
David Smith outlines a Grassroots Action poll of 205 registered voters from 49 precincts showing 53.2 percent oppose a second Wal-Mart at Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive, 26.8 percent favor, 20 percent no opinion. Concerns cited include traffic, overbuilding, and low wages. He urges a city referendum.
Public forum speaker criticizes Lawrence leaders for a large industrial park on 900 acres near FEMA floodplains and aging levees. Article questions who pays for infrastructure and flood protection, highlighting $41 million early estimate and potential eight-figure costs borne by residents. Nancy Thellman comments.
Daily commuter Paul Stump of Berryton urges Kansas DOT to study crashes on U S 56 from just west of East 1600 Road through Baldwin City and consider lowering the limit to 45 mph past Baldwin Elementary. He supports 60 mph on rural stretches but seeks a safer zone near Baldwin City.
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