Kansas switch to block grants for school funding questioned
Editorial argues the new per pupil funding replacement in Kansas ignores enrollment shifts and uses a discretionary extraordinary needs fund. It criticizes the Finance Council for approving only half of available funds, lacking clear criteria and risking micromanagement by officials.
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Putin exploits Obama weakness and NATO inaction
Charles Krauthammer argues Obama’s policies embolden Putin as Russia breaches NATO borders, lifts arms embargoes, and presses a strategic reset. He notes Western hesitation, limited sanctions, and rising Eastern European alarm while Russia solidifies gains and gains allies.
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Enrollment Surge at Kansas University Reaches Three Thousand
Lawrence Daily Journal World notes Foster the registrar estimates KU enrollment will exceed 3000 this year. Unprecedented influx of students seeking rooms and more guardians arranging entrance preliminaries. Record housing demand as families pursue campus access.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Foster
Kansas University
Just Food will continue to serve the community, says reader
In a Your Turn letter Anna Slemmer of Lawrence defends Just Food after negative press about a former director. She notes the pantry relies on two paid staff and many volunteers under interim director Elizabeth Keever, urging continued donations and volunteer support.
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Just Food
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Anna Slemmer
Lawrence
Journal-World critiques Kasold Harvard roundabout plan
The Journal-World editorializes against a proposed Kasold Drive Harvard Road roundabout and replacement of Kasold’s four lane boulevard with single driving lanes a center turn lane and bike lanes It argues city engineers and planners reasoning is undermined by speculation and personal perceptions while praising journalism’s questioning role.
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Public forum on Kasold Drive plan and bike path debate
John T. McQuitty and Lisa Hallberg challenge the Aug. 23 editorial and city engineers over Kasold Drive changes. They argue the proposed four to two lane transition plus bike lanes reduces car flow, costs $1 million in savings, and urge practicality for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists while supporting downtown bike corrals if sidewalk bike parking is restricted with fines.
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Journal-World
Ninth Street
Emory
Lawrence
Lisa Hallberg
Neers
John T. McQuitty
Traffic priorities in Lawrence letters on bike paths
A reader objects to city and county traffic planners pushing more bicycle trafficways and parking for a small biking minority. The letter references the Journal World letters policy and submission details for public comment.
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