First Black Mayor for Lawrence City Commission
Bart Littlejohn has been named mayor of Lawrence after two years on the City Commission joining Amber Sellers. City staff say he and Sellers may be among Lawrence’s first Black commissioners in over a century, with Littlejohn possibly the first Black mayor. He reflected on his father’s advice about pressure and being at the forefront.
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Kobach Leads 25 AGs Against Expanded Gun Seller Rules
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach with 25 state attorneys general and Arizona legislative leaders urge withdrawal of an ATF rule to define sale for profit under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. They argue the rule expands licensing and could curb lawful transfers among friends and family.
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Kansas sorghum ties boost food security in Madagascar
Kansas State University leads a $2.5 million USAID partnership to share sorghum research with Madagascar farmers as drought and changing rainy seasons threaten staple crops. The project aims to adapt varieties for drought tolerance and sustainable yields, mirroring Kansas drought strategies.
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