Legislators eye unclaimed property as budget patch
The Texas Legislature weighs unclaimed property as a potential stopgap to cover a $350 million shortfall before seven months pass. State Treasurer Ron Estes rejects the plan, but new lawmakers seek long-term fixes and consider transferring about $317 million in unclaimed assets to ease the fiscal crunch.
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KU names appear in national and campus updates
KU figures surface in diverse pieces from Cal State LA naming a building after former KU administrator James Rosser to KU music faculty honored with a rehearsal room. Tim Caboni absence from Valdosta State race is noted, and Ted Marshall, KU alumnus, earns Washington state poet laureate honor. An item about a Santa lookalike at Van Go Inc. closes the column excerpt.
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Lawrence attorney withdraws federal judgeship nomination
Lawrence attorney Terrence Campbell withdrew his nomination to a seat on the federal bench in Kansas citing low chances of Senate confirmation amid limited time remaining in Congress and the recent election. He thanked President Obama and notified Kansas Senators Moran and Roberts of his decision. Campbell, 46, has been with Barber Emerson since 1999 and is a KU Law alum.
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Suspect arrested in reported sex crime in Lawrence
A 33 year old Lawrence man was arrested Tuesday night and booked into the Douglas County Jail on suspicion of sexual battery. He is being held without bond and has not been charged. The arrest ties to a 7 06 p m sex crime report from 200 block of McDonald Drive.
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