Dems regroup after Wichita convention resigns chair
Kansas Democrats faced turmoil as chair Larry Meeker abruptly resigned amid controversy over comments on same sex marriage and abortion rights. The party bylaws blocked action to name a new chair during the convention, exposing a rift and prompting calls for unity as officials regroup for upcoming REGROUP coverage.
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Kansas officials oppose moving Guantanamo detainees to Fort Leavenworth
Kansas governors and lawmakers denounce relocating 116 Gitmo detainees to Fort Leavenworth or any mainland site. Senator Roberts and Governor Brownback cite security risks and economic impact while urging review of other locations as Defense Secretary Carter surveys Leavenworth and Charleston and considers additional sites. Moran proposes safeguards like restricting Sherman Airfield access and rail and barge traffic if transfers proceed.
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Alvamar Remodel Plans To Be Discussed By City Planners
City planners in West Lawrence plan a 6 30 pm meeting at City Hall to review the latest redevelopment proposal for the Alvamar golf and country club property. Prior plans featured extensive apartments north of the clubhouse and assisted plus independent living units south of it. A tweak to the redevelopment is noted.
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Town Talk notes removal of housing units west of clubhouse
The proposal calls for several hundred assisted and independent living units south of the clubhouse area to be removed from the plan. ALVAMAR page 5A.
Kansas jobless rate rises in July for fourth straight month
The Kansas unemployment rate climbs to 4.6 percent in July, with a net loss of 4,300 nonfarm jobs. Government services and education health care sectors led declines, while claims for unemployment rose to 11,553. Douglas County and Wichita area show notable rises, and civilian labor force shrinks 1.4 percent over the year.
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