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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 2014
Page
1
Wicked Broadband launches a Lawrence portal offering fast Internet access ahead of a local election. The service aims to showcase gigabit speed options as residents evaluate options. The report notes a broader debate on infrastructure spending during the campaign period.
Town Talk Broadband unveiled a gigabit demonstration site at Zs Devine Espresso on 23rd and Harper, highlighting a service similar to Google Fiber. A second demo at Good Eats near Sixth and Fireside is planned, with Wicked Broadband expanding pilots citywide amid a possible $1 million loan guarantee vote by city commissioners.
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback defends rising education spending and unveils four year goals for K-12 and higher education at events in Johnson County and Topeka. He claims record funds are entering the K-12 system and cites court-ordered equalization, contrasting with opponent Paul Davis who voted against more money for K-12.
Kansas University students and staff voiced safety fears to U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins as she gathered input for federal campus safety legislation. Angela Murphy said walking home at night feels unsafe, while fellow students and administrators urged stronger protections and funding.
Due to a partisan stalemate in Congress, federal election officials may avoid enforcing a proof of citizenship requirement on voter registration forms. The situation leaves the rules on eligibility and documentation unsettled as lawmakers debate the issue.
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