Guns on campus debate to resume in Kansas legislature
Kansas lawmakers will revisit bills to allow concealed guns on university campuses amid ongoing safety concerns. Regents chair Tim Emert and university officials urge caution, pointing to potential violence risks and emergency confusion. The debate follows the Newtown school killings and broader national talk on guns, mental health, and culture.
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How your U.S. lawmakers voted SxXler are tne
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Democracy and disdain in the Roberts era critique
George Will analyzes Pamela Karlan’s critique of the Supreme Court’s conservatism and its handling of Obamacare. He notes her disdain for Roberts, Scalia, and the court’s deference to Congress, while arguing public distrust of Congress exceeds her premise of court distrust.
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Voters worry over 2005 bond use and tower dispute
A reader raises concerns about 2005 school bond funds misallocation and lingering voter suspicions. The letter recalls a 2006 board discussion led by the writer on a $40,000 Lawrence High School tower not in the original plan, noting disagreement with the proposal and the board’s public assurances.
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Public Forum on Bond Money and Tower Proposal
Leonard Ortiz voices concern after a 6-1 board vote to build a tower from a public bond. He cites a 2006 Journal-World quote by James Hill iard about trust and transparency. Ortiz urges accuracy and integrity in the bond process for student opportunities.
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Boehner and Republicans urged to step aside over fiscal cliff
Margaret Rogers argues Obama should lead on tax and spend policy, claiming Republicans will be blamed if the nation hits the fiscal cliff. She contends Obama will make his own legacy with continued spending, urging action now.
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Letters Policy for The Journal World
The Journal-World invites letters to the Public Forum under 250 words of public interest and no libelous language. The paper may edit letters without altering viewpoints and retains nonexclusive rights to publish, copy and distribute. Include name address and telephone. mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email letters ljworld.com.
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First Policewoman in Lawrence Patrol Hired in 1912
The Lawrence police chief announced the hiring of Renee Ann Suitt, 25, as the first routine field patrol policewoman. She will start next week, receive the same training as male officers, rotate shifts, and will not receive special favors. Suitt is a Baldwin High School alumna and former Kansas Bureau of Investigation communications worker.
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