Clarity urged on Lawrence tourism and conference center
Lawrence leaders weigh a proposed city backed conference center at Sixth and New Hampshire site with hotel condos and retail. Critics seek clear aims on tourism growth, economic payoff, and use of taxpayer funds before committing.
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Lawrence
Mike Treanor
Doug Compton
Journal-World
Sixth
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Simons
Leslie Soden
Rock Chalk Park
Oread
Towne Place Marriott
City Commission
Protect Dreamers not radical groups in spending debate
Linda Chavez argues Congress must act to protect DACA recipients amid a two week spending bill. She condemns anti immigration groups FAIR CIS and NumbersUSA for influencing GOP leaders and urges cross party action for a permanent Dreamers solution to prevent deportations and loss of work permits.
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Congress
U.S
White House
GOP
House of Congress
Federation For American Immigration Reform
Center For Immigration Studies
Numbersusa
Commentary
National Review
John Tanton
Planned Parenthood of
West
Michigan
Population Connection
International Services Assistance Fund
FAIR
Pro-Eugenics Pioneer Fund
United States
Tanton
DACA
CIS
House
Paul Ryan
Senate
Mitch McConnell
Linda Chavez
Creators Syndicate
Rail line reaches Major Reynolds farm near Baldwin City
The Leavenworth Lawrence and Galveston Railroad is completed to the south line of Major Reynolds's farm two and a half miles north of Baldwin City. Superintendent Cooley expects to reach Baldwin by Friday and the grade extends toward Ottawa. Taxes are high as new and ongoing school construction is visible across the county.
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Galveston
Major Reynolds
Baldwin City
Cooley
Baldwin
Ottawa
Mental health talks through age appropriate school lessons
A reader urges age appropriate mental health education from elementary to high school to reduce stigma, include real experiences from individuals with mental illness, and teach stress reduction and mindfulness. Citing youth suicide as a motivation, the letter argues for mandatory classes and proactive help seeking.
Public Forum on Mental Health Support and Community Safety
Charlie Ross notes the forum aims to identify signs of crisis and homicidal ideation and to report them to appropriate authorities. He argues for a robust mental health system and trained teachers to spread awareness, fostering a generation more likely to vote for improved community mental health and safety resources.
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Charlie Ross
Lawrence
Climate talk and transit tax boost future emissions
In Kansas, rising temperatures and shrinking seasons prompt calls for open discussions at home and in schools about climate change. Citizens are urged to recycle more, curb Styrofoam use, and favor public transit or biking to cut emissions. The recent local election funded mass transit, accelerating carbon reduction efforts. Kayleigh Boos urges readers to educate themselves and submit letters to LJWorld.
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Kansas
Kayleigh Boos
Lawrence
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