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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 2014
Page
1
City officials face confusion after a $1 million payment for Rock Chalk Park infrastructure bills was approved then rescinded. The incident raises questions about the public private partnership and transparency. City Manager David Corliss prepared a report and delivered it to commissioners rather than posting it publicly.
Kansas law enforcement trainers emphasize the need for fair and impartial policing amid national debate after Missouri and New York grand juries did not indict officers. Director Ed Pavey notes lethal force is allowed to de escalate when necessary and that chokeholds are not taught, with emphasis on measured restraint and legal force.
Governor Sam Brownback said his administration is researching options to change how Kansas distributes aid to public schools and to bolster the pension system for teachers and state workers. He declined to discuss details in a Wednesday interview, noting only progress on the options.
The Douglas County Commission heard a briefing on forming a Public Building Commission as a financing option to fund a jail expansion and other county projects. The panel outlined the mechanism and next steps, with the discussion continuing on page 2A.
A brief weather note hints at mostly cloudy conditions and invites readers to follow LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for updates and news posts.
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