Douglas County Faces Growing Female Inmate Population
Douglas County expands jail discussion as female inmates rise from 20 to 31 per day between 2013 and 2014. The female housing unit holds 28 beds with 29 women counted on a recent roster, while the male population also climbs. Local officials cite nationwide trends in rising female arrests and note Violent crime in Lawrence contributes to the increase.
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Foreign language enrollment shrinks at KU study program
After years of growth college level language enrollment fell in recent years. Kansas University offers 40 languages, more than any Big 12 or plains school. The decline raises questions about the future of KU’s language programs.
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The data shows Spanish leading with 4 588 students, followed by French with 2 259, German 1 302, Italian 890, and Japanese 5 7, reflecting language study popularity among KU enrollees.
Judicial changes loom as Kansas lawmakers tackle backlog
Topeka lawmakers press a backlog of 63 bills and resolutions on the House calendar as they debate major judicial reforms including three constitutional amendments on Supreme Court selection and a measure to lower mandatory retirement age for judges. Turnaround Day Friday marks the deadline for bills to pass their chamber of origin amid a rare rules dispute between chambers.
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