Kansas leaders seek civility in budget battle
Kansas House Speaker Ron Ryckman Jr and Senate President Susan Wagle pledged a collaborative approach as they face a looming 350 million dollar budget gap likely to exceed 500 million in 2017. They must navigate courtmandated education funding and potential tax policy shifts amid Gov. Brownback's stance. Their moderating tone signals a shift from prior confrontations, with a vow to foster debate and consensus to restore civility and accountability in the Legislature.
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Trump muffed first foreign policy test with China flap
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius outlines Donald Trump's pre inauguration missteps in Asia. Trump insulted Beijing after a Taiwan call and rammed a currency critique, risking U S standing while U S allies worry over TPP withdrawal. Kissinger weighs in on pragmatic possibilities amid a pivot toward RCEP.
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Lawrence District defends open government stance on personnel privacy
Lawrence Public Schools superintendent Kyle Hayden defends withholding personnel details to protect employee privacy under state law. He notes an October inquiry into a teacher’s alleged racist comments prompted an investigation, leading to the teacher’s resignation at end of year without naming the individual. Public notices were issued to staff, students, and parents.
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Lawrence Public Schools
Coast Guard Debunks Claim of Four Military Services
David L. Teska of Lawrence corrects Mark Shields noting the Coast Guard is the fifth service with 40,992 active duty, 7,000 reserve personnel, 8,577 civilians, and 31,000 auxiliaries. He invites readers to visit USCGC Taney in Baltimore to mark its history this week.
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Lawrence
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