Kansas Takes A Hard Line On State Employee Rights And Benefits
Editorial argues Gov. Brownback attacks state worker protections by reallocating KPERS funds to cover current expenses and pursuing pension bonds, rescinding protections for LGBT employees, and rolling out broader unclassified hiring and tighter leave rules. The piece warns of brain drain as job security dwindles and benefits shrink, jeopardizing talent recruitment.
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Kurds Face Kirkuk Dilemma in Push for Independence
David Ignatius reports on Kirkuk where ISIS frames the Sunni suburb of Hawiya as a prize and Kurdish leaders grapple with securing a multiethnic city. Governor Karim asserts inclusion of all groups, while Kurds push for greater autonomy amid corruption and regional tensions.
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Washington Post Writers Group
First noise citation under Lawrence new ordinance
Lawrence police issued the city's first citation under the new noise ordinance to Derek Bridges, 21, president of Sigma Phi Epsilon, after a 12:15 a.m. party at the fraternity house refused to curb noise. Officers responded to a complaint and broke up the party, citing Bridges. Three Kansas Legislature members visited KU to inspect delayed repairs due to cuts in funding, including a leaking roof in Robinson Gymnasium, cramped Women’s Athletic Department quarters, and overworked Summerfield Hall computers, with items cut by regents in Gov. Bennett’s budget.
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Civil service protection worries over streamline plan
A letter to the editor condemns the Journal-World report on plans to streamline civil service protections to match private sector practices. The writer argues merit and independence are essential for effective governance and warns that politics outside the office would erode job quality in Kansas.
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Public Forum or well paid jobs in Kansas policy debate
Lawrence reader Zachary Thorp voices concern over legislative moves to curb teacher bargaining. The letter highlights two proposals, one from educator groups and Kansas School Boards, the other from KPI head Dave Trabert. It questions disclosure of who backs the proposal and urges openness and honesty from lawmakers. Letters policy details follow.
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