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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 2016
Page
4
Local readers weigh in at Dillons on Massachusetts Street about Mardi Gras rituals. One respondent enjoys decorating bars with beads and crafting hurricanes while others share their own celebrations. Visit Ijworld.com to add your tradition.
The Kansas Senate gave first round approval to a measure that would allow Medicaid to use step therapies, requiring cheaper drugs before pricier ones. The proposal aims to save about 11 million dollars annually, with a final vote expected today. Critics warn patients may miss needed medications.
A Topeka AP report says a Kansas House committee heard testimony on a bill to permanently adopt the current restraint law for disruptive students. It would ban handcuffs or medicine, require staff training, and keep parents informed. proponents like parent John Hurla cite improved classroom time and reading. The committee planned a Thursday debate, possibly delayed by chair Connie O'Brien.
Douglas County Commission to review a conditional use permit for an 80 acre Calcio Village site southeast of Lawrence with five grass fields and facilities. Lighting limits, glare shields, and preexisting road restoration conditions are urged by the Planning Commission, with Jambars Futbol Club as applicant. Also on agenda: bridge replacement bids on Coal Creek and Washington Creek, and county personnel policy revisions including longevity pay, with 4 p.m. weekly meetings at the courthouse.
The task force pressed for a $9.5 million sidewalk repair fund while noting 72 miles of streets lack sidewalks. City leaders questioned state law, preferring an incremental approach as they weigh taking over maintenance amid a backlog.
Kansas legislators push to criminalize posting nude images without consent, potentially classed as felony under blackmail and privacy laws. Rep. Sydney Carlin and Rep. Stephanie Clayton lead the effort, with Rep. John Barker eyeing a committee vote. The measure faces First Amendment concerns from the ACLU and seeks exemptions for public purpose use.
Detec tive Garcia notes about 50 open cases on sexual exploitation of minors across three detectives with juvenile units. The Lawrence school district runs digital citizenship meetings for parents and students from middle schools, reporting declines at Southwest and South this year. District aims to balance teen privacy with safety, urging frank parent discussions and device monitoring. The final parent seminar will be at West Middle School at 6 p.m. Thursday.
A June 30 2015 home invasion in the 2400 block of Alabama Street left a woman and her children at risk as Rayton and Sanders forced entry. Sanders wrestled for the victim’s phone while Rayton searched rooms and held the woman at gunpoint. They stole PCP marijuana paraphernalia a digital electronics bundle including PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 and a laptop and left through the back door. Sanders and Rayton faced charges with bonds and court dates set. immunities and evidence actions described by local officials.
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