Editorial: Inaction on Kansas judges selection process
The Kansas House failed to pass a constitutional amendment to alter how Supreme Court justices are chosen. The piece argues the current system with a nominating commission, governor appointment, and retention votes shields the judiciary from political shifts and should remain unchanged this year despite lobbying pressures and Gov. Brownback’s stance.
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Kansas House
Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas
Derek Schmidt
Sam Brownback
Supreme Court Nominating Commission
Senate
Nominating Commission
Brownback
Group seeks justice for Caroline Small shooting in Brunswick
Leonard Pitts Jr. writes on Justice For Caroline Small a Brunswick Georgia town hall by church friends seeking a new probe into the 2010 fatal police shooting of 35 year old Caroline Small. The group cites alleged police misconduct and a tainted investigation prompting calls for accountability and reform.
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Brunswick
Caroline Small
Oscar Grant
Eric Garner
Walter Scott
Freddie Gray
Tamir Rice
Georgia
Florida
Sasser
Simpson
Small
Atlanta Journal- Constitution
ABC News
Ing
JusticeForCaroline. Com
AJC
Kay Allen
Leonard Pitts Jr
The
Miami Herald
Bridge planned over ravine near Mount Oread
The Lawrence Daily Journal-World reports KU coasting enthusiasts will gain a bridge twelve feet wide built immediately just south of the tennis courts near McCookfield. Plans were prepared by John M. Shea, superintendent of buildings and grounds, and W. O. Hamilton, general manager of athletics. Compiled by Sarah St. John.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
K. U
Mount Oread
John M. Shea
W. O. Hamilton
McCookfield
Letter to the editor on jail funding and PREA standards
Anne Haehl of Lawrence urges careful jail funding decisions in light of inmate demographics and PREA standards. She questions space needs, population growth, treatment options, and potential efficiencies to avoid doubling jail capacity in 17 years while acknowledging legal requirements for incarceration.
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Journal-World
Anne Haehl
Lawrence
Lawmakers Identify Culprit in Budget Deficits
The Journal-World clarifies the state’s financial crisis with lawmakers pinpointing the culprit behind large budget shortfalls. The Tuesday report analyzes deficits and positions responsible parties while outlining ongoing fiscal challenges for the state government.
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Journal-World
Public Forum Letters on Welfare, Climate and Policy____
Public Forum letters debate welfare cuts efficiency and state finances. Joe Douglas argues climate risk and conservative policy can coexist with environmental protection. Tony Schmidt explains letters policy and submission details for Journal World readers.
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Department For Children and Families
Joe Douglas
Lawrence
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