Kansas waits for Trump nominees impact on Kansas
The Senate has confirmed Pompeo as CIA director and is expected to confirm Betsy DeVos as Education Secretary. Many federal appointments remain unannounced, with the U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas seen as a key potential pick. Clay Barker of the Kansas Republican Party says he has fielded inquiries about these posts.
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City to review FAA safety assessment for skydiving at airport
Lawrence officials will examine an FAA desk audit memo that concludes three airport areas could host parachute landing zones for skydiving if 13 conditions are met. Aviation board members debate whether the guidance amounts to approval, noting ultimate airport safety rests with the city.
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County to renew jail expansion and crisis center talks
Douglas County commissioners plan to restart talks in three to four weeks on expanding the jail and creating a mental health crisis intervention center. Key issues include how the crisis center would operate and services for people after leaving care, plus how a bond referendum might fund both facilities amid a busy tax-year slate. Commissioners Derusseau Gaughan Thellman weigh timing and linkage of projects.
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