KCC challenges Westar transmission rates to protect Kansas consumers
The Kansas Corporation Commission urges reduction of Westar Energy transmission costs, arguing an 11.3 percent return on equity is excessive compared with a 9.37 percent benchmark. If approved, Kansas households could save about 15.8 million dollars annually. The commission also notes Black Hills Energy seeks a 10.6 percent return, facing public protests as it weighs a rate increase.
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Reforming the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the Criminal Justice Act
Washington columnist questions the 1963 1964 civil rights and criminal justice acts. He contrasts Gideon’s case, Supreme Court rulings, and Patton’s critique with Wilkinson’s defense of trials and plea bargaining. The piece argues funding gaps, harsher penalties, and rising incarceration shape a system in need of review.
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Vanderbilt Law Review
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Rand Paul
Immanuel Kant
George Will
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Journal-World notes jail expansion and kids mental health need
A reader urges preventive measures to keep youth out of Douglas County Jail and supports expanded mental health staffing in schools through WRAP. The letter cites jail bed growth and advocates using early intervention to address ACT score gaps between white and minority students.
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Journal-World
Douglas County
Katherine Dinsdale
Lawrence
Lawrence schools plan fall opening and North Lawrence disturbances
Lawrence schools will begin September 14 with renovations at Central and High School buildings including a wooden gym floor for Miss Crawford and new water fountains. A North Lawrence fire occurred in a vacant 400 block Lincoln street house. the fire car indulged late due to mud. North Side residents urged officials to curb nightly drinking parties after delegations reported gatherings with lunches and beer, requesting investigation and action.
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