Brownback proposal to move Kansas Human Rights Commission faces criticis
In Topeka Gov. Sam Brownback seeks to relocate the Kansas Human Rights Commission to the attorney general’s office, drawing fire from the NAACP and others who warn it would end independent investigations. James Butler, former chair, calls the plan biased and harmful to civil rights. Brownback says the move would save 177000 dollars and provide broader resources. Statehouse reporter Scott Rothschild notes a bill is in development.
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Attorney General’s
James Butler
Kansas
Butler
Human Rights Commission
State leaders reject bankruptcy plans
A bipartisan group led by NGA and NCSL asked Congress to oppose any proposal allowing state bankruptcy. They warned such talk creates market volatility and would not reflect state preferences, citing Kansas in a multi year budget battle and revenue gaps. Leaders emphasize using sovereign authority to balance budgets despite deficits.
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Kansas Senate
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Congress
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National Conference of State Legislatures
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Washington
Christine Gregoire
NCSL
Kansas
NASA expert to speak on climate change at KU Dole Center
NASA climate talk features Jack Kaye associate director for Earth Science Division. He will discuss space based observations of land oceans atmosphere and cryosphere and their link to climate. The talk at the Dole Institute is open to the public and follows NASA KU Ice Bridge collaboration with CReSIS students and faculty.
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Earth
Kansas University
Jack Kaye
Earth Science Division
Dole Institute of Politics
Petefish
Center For Remote Sensing
Cresis
Kaye
Dole
Layoffs ease but job hunt remains for the unemployed
The U.S. labor force splits into hopeful and hard pressed as few layoffs occur yet hiring stays cautious. About 1.8 million of 13.9 million unemployed have been jobless for 99 weeks or more, while January’s net job gain was only 36,000. Employers stay cautious despite ISM reports of rising demand, leaving many long-term job seekers uncaptured.
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U.S
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Challenger
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Mickey Kampsen
Charlottesville
Courtney Miller-Rae
Waterbury
Conn
Steven Davis
University of Chicago
Institute For Supply Management
Seabury senior invited for Presidential Scholars Program
Bishop Seabury Academy senior David Lawrence is among four Kansas students invited to apply for the U S Presidential Scholars Program. Nationwide about 3000 students were invited based on SAT and ACT scores. Victoria Gilman Rosemarie Murray from Free State High School and Yuan Xu from Lawrence High School also received invitations.
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U.S
David Lawrence
Lawrence
Victoria Gilman
Rosemarie Murray
Free State High School
Yuan Xu
Lawrence High School
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