Big divide shows in first district listening session
Lawrence hosts U S Representative Tracey Mann in a public listening session at the public library. Mann, representing the sprawling first district, fielded questions on LGBTQ rights abortion and gun issues, stressing his beliefs amid Lawrence’s Democratic leaning and noting district-wide contrasts. He defended the Second Amendment and opposed marijuana legalization, while acknowledging disagreements with federal bills on LGBTQ rights.
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Lawrence Public Library
U.S
Tracey Mann
Rsalina
Mann
Congress
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Journal-World
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Goodland
Liberal
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Dodge City
Hutchinson
Salina
Manhattan
Chad Lawhorn
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A-Salina
Abortion Debate Triggers Kansas Center Funding Push
In Kansas lawmakers consider state funding for crisis pregnancy centers that urge Term pregnancies, offering free tests and sonograms plus volunteer counseling. They also weigh income tax credits for donors, as post Roe v. Wade shifts fuel the culture wars over taxpayer support for anti abortion groups.
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Insight Women’s Center
Jesus
Kansas
U.S. Supreme Court
John Hanna
Bridgit Smith
Insight Women's Center
Lawrence
City updates planned on homelessness efforts in Lawrence
Lawrence city leaders will receive an update on homelessness initiatives including adding staff to the city campsite, a timeline for a modular home campsite, and potential coordination or a merger with the Lawrence Community Shelter. The city manager will outline progress during the commission meeting.
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Lawrence Community Shelter
Lawrence City Commission
Missing boy found in woods near Lawrence
A 6 year old boy who vanished Sunday near a rural residence south of Lawrence was found Monday morning unharmed after an overnight search lasting about 16 hours. Douglas County Sheriff's Office said drones from the sheriff and Lawrence Police Department, a Kansas Highway Patrol helicopter and KCK fire department search dogs aided the efforts in the North 600 Road area between East 1100 and East 1000 Roads amid 31 degree temperatures. Community members provided food and drinks for search crews.
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