Kansas conference on slavery and trafficking kicks off at KU
Gov. Sam Brownback opens the first Kansas Conference on Slavery and Human Trafficking at Kansas University. Anti-slavery activist Kevin Bales delivers the keynote as scholars and officials discuss modern-day slavery and research to combat it. About 200 in Woodruff Auditorium hear that 27 million people are enslaved globally, a figure highlighting the issue’s scale.
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Branson pushes bill to expand DUI assault charges
Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson testified before the Kansas Legislature in support of House Bill 2043 to allow prosecutors to file aggravated battery against drunken drivers involved in injury accidents. He cited KU student Colby Liston who lost both legs after being struck by a 22-year-old peer with blood alcohol three times legal limit, noting current rules restrict charges to DUI only unless proof of reckless behavior is shown.
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LMH endowment group celebrates healthy financial year
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association celebrated a strong year and awarded four people and two businesses with the 2012 Elizabeth Watkins Caring Award at its annual meeting. LMHEA leaders praised fundraising, highlighted events like Hearts of Gold and Penny Jones Golf, and outlined goals to improve communication about how donated funds are spent.
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