Coalition Pushes for City Drone Oversight Policy in Lawrence
Five local civil rights and political groups urge Lawrence city commissioners to adopt a city ordinance limiting police and city department drone use. Leaders argue against 24 hour surveillance, while Mayor Dever says a policy may be considered though no drones are owned now. The coalition includes Kansans for Responsible Drone Use and several partisan and community groups.
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Quilt highlights black roles in Quantrill raid
Lawrence artist Marla Jackson created the quilt Still We Rise to honor African Americans who contributed to the raid and the border war. Funded by Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area, the project involved teens from Lawrence, Topeka and Ottawa and produced the piece in time for the 150th anniversary observance.
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Weather Outlook Sunny and Humid With Warm Temps
The forecast calls for sunny skies and high humidity with a high near 89 and a low around 65. Readers are encouraged to follow LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for updates.
Kansas AG Proposes Changes to Hard 50 Law
On Monday Attorney General Derek Schmidt released proposed language for legislators to consider during the Kansas Hard 50 law review in the upcoming special session. The plan outlines changes to how the statute would be applied and adjusted for next month’s session.
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Lawrence reads details on rental registration program
City inspectors will check every rental unit for violations under a proposed rental registration and licensing plan likely to start in 2014. A public meeting at Lawrence City Hall from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday will explain violations and inspection frequency. Landlords must register annually with a license fee based on unit count, $10 for 1 to 50 units, $9 for 51 to 100, $8 for 101 to 150, and $7 for 151 or more. Brian Jimenez urges proactive property upkeep.
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