First steps in Brownback budget cuts spark political tensions
Gov. Sam Brownback announces a first round of $279 million in state cuts over six months as part of an effort to close the revenue shortfall. The plan draws Republican criticism for tapping KPERS and highway funds and hints at future changes to K-12 aid, with lawmakers warning of larger deficits next year. The debate centers on long term fixes versus short term relief.
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KDOT
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Ron Estes
Jeff King
Independence
Overcriminalization as national plague and Garner case
George Will discusses overcriminalization as a nationwide issue linked to Eric Garner’s death. He cites books and scholars noting high crime counts, broad federal regulation, and the danger of enforcing many offenses. The piece condemns mass incarceration and calls for sober legislative consideration.
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Grand
Eric Garner
Staten Island
Garner
Old Home Town snow returns with Christmas hopes revived
From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World December 12 1914. After a week of low temperatures and overcast skies the cold spell eased and clear weather briefly warmed the air. By 1 o clock last night snow began to fall and continued into today, reviving Christmas wishes for a white holiday. Compiled by Sarah St John.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Misleading Letter on Kansas Mental Health Initiatives
A reader disputes Gina Maier-Hummel's view of Gov. Brownback's mental health program, arguing funds were diverted from existing mental health money and citing a series of budget cuts. The letter notes 21.6 percent of Kansas adults faced mental illness, with limited access to treatment and provider shortages in most counties.
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Gina Maier-Hummel
Kansas
Kansas Health Institute
Maier-Hummel
Public Forum Impacts Noted by Lesa Weller in Lawrence
A public forum discussion in Lawrence highlighted feelings of being overwhelmed, isolated, and crippled by issues raised. Lesa Weller spoke about the personal impact and urged consideration of community support mechanisms.
KU editor hit by SFASF critique of Art Hall ties
Michael Kelly defends Art Hall against Kansas University Students for a Sustainable Future tied to Unkoch My Campus, invoking Brandeis to argue for more speech and debate over silencing criticism. He says KU hosts a spectrum including free market views and urges addressing factual disputes, not silencing Hall’s associations.
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California
Unkoch My Campus
UMC
Hall
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Progressive Echo Chamber
Michael Kelly
Lawrence
Big lie charges in Kansas budget dispute cited
Letter writer criticizes Gov S B for withholding knowledge of a severe state budget shortfall until after the election. The piece references public warnings, quotes Adolf Hitler, and notes Journal-World letters policy and submission requirements for readers in Lawrence.
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Journal-World
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Paul Enos
Lawrence
Journal- World
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