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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 2015

Page

4

On the Street Love Song Poll in Downtown Lawrence

Residents of Downtown Lawrence share views on favorite love songs in a street poll hosted by Ijworld.com. The feature invites public comments and reflections on romance and music.

Ijworld.com

Kansas bills seek nonviolent crime relief across prisons

Prison and Juvenile Justice Committee backs bills to curb nonviolent sentence lengths while shifting focus to rehabilitation. The plan cites 17 states easing drug penalties for treatment over prison and says Kansas could save about 3.6 million by freeing 150 prison beds, though another bill would raise home burglary penalties.

Juvenile Justice Committee House Moxley Kansas National Conference of State Legislators Kansas Sentencing Commission Schultz

Legislature considers tougher prison sentence bills in Indiana

Senator Jeff King supports prison time increases for aggravated DUI and scrap metal theft as the Corrections Committee advances bills. Policy expert Alison Lawrence notes states face budget limits while others like Georgia and California cut prison populations through sentencing changes. Schultz says a comprehensive reform bill faces political hurdles in a conservative legislature.

Senate Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee Senate Jeff King Independence Alison Lawrence NCSL Georgia California Schultz

Baldwin City Chamber selects Booth as executive director

Booth, with Douglas County and Baker University ties, will lead the Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce after a council funded salary and benefits. He impressed six finalists with radio background and local connections, promising growth through residential, entrepreneurial, and Baker University aligned strategies while engaging residents and council.

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