Snow and time signals mark Lawrence memories in 1899
The Lawrence Daily Journal reports heavy early snow and winter play for children, a new Blake whistle at Kansas University to tell time, sidewalk snow-cleaning laxity, and smallpox worries in nearby cities. Also notes Christmas greens on sale and a Topeka bowling trip canceled due to illness. In 1974, a school fire at McLouth prompts rapid evacuation, and KU sees new visual arts and law buildings as gold markets open.
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Fowler
Kansas University
Kansas City
Topeka
Lawrence
Journal Company
McLouth High School
Jefferson County
Kansas Board of Regents
Law School
Douglas County State Bank
Max Falkenstien
Kansas lawmakers weigh signaling over substance on minor gender care
In Topeka the Kansas Senate President warns of a revived push to ban transgender surgery for those under 18 after a stronger Republican majority. The piece argues signaling often drives policy focus amid limited minors' care data, noting few operations exist nationally for minors and highlighting the tension between symbolism and real policy work. Russell Arden Fox of Friends University comments.
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Kansas
Senate
Ty Masterson
Laura Kelly
Topeka
Kansas Medical Center
United States
Russell Arden Fox
Friends University
Wichita
Entitlement reform still possible says Ramaswamy ally
Veronique de Rugy argues that Social Security Medicare and Medicaid are not sacrosanct and can be reformed through Congress. She cites site neutrality fraud improper payments and underreported income as major savings avenues and urges action to avoid looming fiscal crisis.
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Elon Musk
Vivek Ramaswamy
United States
Department of Government Efficiency
DOGE
Musk
Ramaswamy
Congress
Musk and Ramaswamy
Executive Branch
Medicare
Government Accountability Office
Cato Institute
SSA
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Veronique de Rugy
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