Folk Alliance Cultural Crossroads Conference in KC
Kansas City hosts Folk Alliance International Cultural Crossroads at The Westin Crown Center through Saturday with over 1,100 musicians. 56 performances unfold on nine stages nightly. 30 daily music workshops plus Music Camp attract attendees and industry scouts. Public showcases sold out yet walk-ins welcome.
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Lawrence
Mike Yoder
Journal-World
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Ljworld.com
House Advances Call for Constitutional Convention
Kansas House conservatives pushed a measure 77 to 44 to advance a constitutional convention resolution. It seeks to rein in federal power but falls short of the 84 votes needed for final passage to the Senate. The effort, led by Citizens for Self Governance and former officials, cites two thirds of states required to petition Congress.
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Family seeks cannabis oil as last hope for ill child
Valkyrie and Mitch Schmidt plan to move to Colorado for potential cannabis oil therapy for their 3 year old daughter Emelyse who faces multiple severe conditions after an extreme prematurity brain bleeds and medical complications since birth.
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Sunshine Deaths
Obituary note lists the passing of Sunshine with social media mentions at Facebook and Twitter pages for LJWorld readers to follow.
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Citizenship proof rule sparks ACLU lawsuit in Kansas
The American Civil Liberties Union sues in U.S. District Court in Kansas City over mandatory documentary citizenship proof at Kansas motor vehicle offices for voter registration. The Lawrence plaintiff challenges NVRA provisions linking registration with driver's license applications, noting federal law violations. Kansas has pushed stricter registration rules, facing multiple legal disputes on citizenship proof and ID requirements.
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Wage Debate at Lawrence City Hall Targets Janitors
City commissioners discuss a living wage for city employees or contractors. The focus is on janitors employed by a Topeka company under City Hall contract. The current living wage threshold is $12.60 per hour, set at 130 percent of the federal poverty level for a three person Douglas County family.
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Kasold controversy sparks plan for K-10 Kasold forum
Residents complaints trigger Kansas Department of Transportation to set a public forum on closing the intersection of K-10 and Kasold Drive. The planned meeting aims to address safety traffic flow concerns and local impact.
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