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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 2022
Page
4
Lawrence City Commission notices list Courtney Shipley as mayor and Bart Littlejohn as commissioner. Contact numbers and email domains for official channels are provided, including cshipley at lawrenceks.org and brittlejohn at lawrenceks.org.
A directory of area legislators includes Rep Barbara Ballard Rep Mike Amyx Rep Lance Neelly and Sen Marci Francisco Sen Tom Holland with room numbers offices in Topeka and Lawrence plus phone lines and email domains for the Kansas House and Senate. The listing provides district numbers addresses and official websites for direct constituent outreach.
Kansas lawmakers approved a broad tax package with Gov. Laura Kelly backing a billion-dollar incentive for an unnamed company and a lower corporate rate. Critics warn of secrecy, potential relocation effects, and bonds tied to TIF style funding. The deal’s true value and risks remain debated as observers cite possible better options and accountability. Michael A. Smith of Emporia State weighs in.
David Ignatius argues that Putin's invasion ends the post Cold War era and will determine the shape of a new world order. He notes Western sanctions and information warfare, analyzes Putin's aims and inner circle, and warns the outcome hinges on Ukraine's resistance versus a possible Russian victory.
Edward E. White criticizes the defund the police movement sparked by Black Lives Matter. He cites San Francisco budget cuts in 2020 and ongoing crime rises as evidence of policy risks. The author argues for tougher policing and questions BLM’s stance and its impact on Black communities.
Retired educators Margaret and Will Severson urge the USD 497 Negotiations Team to begin talks with a statement endorsing equity and inclusion and propose a minimum $15 per hour wage for every classified staff employee. They argue the district can resolve negotiations quickly by choosing to do the right thing.
Last night at Music Hall Lawrence celebrated a new long distance telephone connection expanding the city’s speaking territory. The system is rapidly extending with about two hundred miles of wire and connections to western states. The event featured eighty five phones and calls to Topeka Kansas City Sedalia St Joseph and other cities. Visitors could converse with friends in any connected state.
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