Deaths Darlene Frances Wilbur May 87 Perry
Darlene Frances Wilbur May 87 of Perry died February 24 2011 at Midland Hospice House Topeka. Born March 19 1923 in Lawrence she was a homemaker and former packing stock worker for Packer Plastics in Lawrence retiring 1983. She was a member of Williamstown Assembly of God Church. Survived by son David T May daughters Theresa King Donna Picolet Pauline King, one brother Ira Wilbur two sisters 21 grandchildren 29 great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter.Visitation 1 2 pm Monday at church Services 2 pm Monday at church Burial Buster Cemetery Oskaloosa born in 1923 died 2011 obituary details. Memorials to church or Midland Hospice.
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Kansas unions seek bargaining role amid binding contrasts
Kansas allows school boards to reject union recommendations while mediators bind Iowa style offers. Experts praise structure as problem solving but warn curbing collective bargaining limits workers voices and raises tensions, with unions highlighting the protection of employees against employer power.
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Collective bargaining basics for Kansas public employees
A Kansas University law professor explains that public employees negotiate via meeting and surveying to create a memorandum of agreement. No strikes or lockouts are allowed. impasses go to mediation and fact finding, with an independent finder’s recommendation. If unresolved, the Legislature decides.
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Could what's happening in Wisconsin happen in Kansas
Higher education reporter Andy Hyland notes concerns about unions being targeted by conservative lawmakers. He questions whether Wisconsin-style actions could occur in Kansas, highlighting potential political risks and implications for public higher education.
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Democrats Rally at Capitol in Topeka Today
Kansas Democrats plan a noon rally at the Capitol to show support for working families. The event aligns with similar nationwide rallies, according to Kansas Democratic Party leaders.
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Retired professor donates $300,000 to WSU fellowship
Ed Sawan, professor emeritus of electrical engineering and computer science at Wichita State University, funds the Maria Maggie Sawan Fellowship for International Students with a $300,000 gift honoring his late wife. The endowment will support two annual fellowships for students with Wichita State undergraduate degrees or at least nine hours of graduate study. Maggie Sawan died in 2010 and was beloved for student support and volunteer work in Sedgwick County schools.
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Kansas House approves voter ID and citizenship proof bill
Kansas House backs Kobach election reform with Secure and Fair Elections Act setting photo ID for polls, proof of citizenship for first time registrants, and state level election fraud prosecutions. Measure aims to tighten balloting with 83-36 vote and heads to Senate for briefing and hearings.
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Unions clash as gallery protests bill in Kansas House
More than 50 union members were escorted from the Kansas House gallery after shouting no to a bill restricting union political activity. Leaders denied harassment claims while officials debated pay deduction bans and endorsements tied to House Bill 2130. The bill moves to the Senate for consideration.
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Lawrence Journal World Contact and Publication Info
The Lawrence Journal World published daily by The World Company lists contact channels for news tips and department desks including Local news City government Courts Kansas University Lawrence schools Arts and entertainment and obituaries. It provides mailing and phone details and notes USPS and AAC circulations memberships.
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National Tell a Fairy Tale Day poll sparks favorite tales
Feb 26 marks National Tell a Fairy Tale Day with readers selecting favorites like Hansel and Gretel Cinderella and Rapunzel. A Friday poll on LJWorld.com asks which comfort foods are readers' weaknesses with options including sweets, a big cheeseburger, biscuits and gravy, anything fried and other comments.
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