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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 2013
Page
4
Megan Gilliland says the city snow removal ordinance covers only public sidewalks on the public right of way. Sidewalks and parking lots inside apartment complexes, commercial areas, strip malls, and similar locations are not regulated by the ordinance. Property managers handle concerns. Call 832-7297 or email soundoff@ljworld.com.
A reader asks about talent show experience on Massachusetts streets and mentions playing the violin as background music for the video game Gauntlet. The reply notes participation in a past talent show and reflects on performance details.
Cynthia G. Cook, born 1957, filed federal and district court suits in 2011 claiming age discrimination after being laid off in 2009 and passed over for a lower paid EU post for younger rivals. Federal suit was dismissed in October. KU cites budget issues. Cook’s attorney did not comment. KU spokeswoman Jill Jess welcomed the dismissal.
A baby boy was born Wednesday to Jamila Briscoe and her partner in Lawrence. The birth adds a new member to the family and is celebrated locally.
The dialogue highlights three key support areas education health and self sufficiency. Agencies now coordinate, improving efficiency by sharing food pantry duties among Just Food The Ballard Center The Salvation Army and Penn House, which previously ran separate pantries.
Kansas Senate approved a measure requiring drug tests for TANF applicants and added lawmakers to the testing scope. The bill would screen for illegal use through DCFS, provide treatment and job skills training if positive, and expand employer reporting of failed tests. Debate cited fairness and cost estimates ranged from about 2200 to 6300 dollars per person.
In Lawrence, candidate standings from a February primary reveal geographic strengths among eight contenders as a $25 million city recreation center looms. Top vote getter Mike Amyx questions the project yet seeks a public vote, while Jeremy Farmer and Terry Riordan show support. Criqui and Soden voice concerns about the center and lack of a public election. The April general election will test how primary momentum translates to broader voter turnout and project fate.
A House Federal and State Affairs Committee approved House Bill 2199 the Second Amendment Protection Act. It says guns manufactured and kept in Kansas are not subject to federal law and could bring prison time to federal enforcers. The measure faces full House review with potential future amendments, including debates over physician gun inquiries.
A bill to create the Midwest Stem Cell Therapy Center at Kansas University Medical Center advances, backed by 22 conservative Republicans including Senate leaders. Gov Brownback endorses the concept though funding and process questions linger. The center would focus on adult and non embryonic stem cells, require a director and a 13 member advisory board with initial costs of 1.1 million for lab renovations and 750000 annually thereafter. Critics argue the plan bypasses normal appropriations and proper channels, warning advisory board members may be politically appointed rather than medical experts.
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