Lawrence editorial says homelessness aid should focus on regional planning
The Lawrence Journal-World editorial argues that homeless assistance should be addressed regionally, not by reducing local services. It notes shelters in nearby counties are full, questions sharing responsibility, and praises Lawrence’s compassionate efforts while urging broader county cooperation.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
Journal-World
Topeka
Kansas City
Wyandotte
Johnson County
Salvation Army
Coasting Ground Planned Near University Grounds
Lawrence officials and university leaders study constructing a coasting ground south of McCook Field to divert sledding from streets, reduce accidents, and provide a safe slope. May open this season should plans advance. Compiled by Sarah St. John.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Strong
McCook Field
Sarah St. John
Innovative steps for Latin America
Andres Oppenheimer outlines practical measures for Latin American nations to boost innovation. Proposals include large inventor prizes, reforming bankruptcy laws to aid reentry, integrating innovation into schooling with coding, and adopting university employability rankings similar to U.S. plans. He cites Chile’s 2014 bankruptcy reform and global examples to support feasible policy shifts.
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NASA
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Peter H. Diamandis
Napoleon Bonapar
Raymond Orteig
Paris
New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
Latin America
Chile
Barack Obama
Gabriel Sanchez Zinny
Kuepa
United States
Andres Oppenheimer
The
Miami Herald
Pragmatic realism urged for Kansas legislature
A Kansas writer argues the legislature should accept economic reality and conservative limits. He warns against expanding funding for education and social services, urges balanced budgeting, and urges pragmatic action over ideological rigidity as the session opens.
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Senate
Kansas
Kansas economist urges rational budget plan to avoid crisis
Mike Hoeflich argues the Legislature must close deficits with fact based, economically sound choices rather than politics. He warns improper spending or privatization could hurt credit ratings and long term growth, urging careful study of education, welfare, law enforcement and public functions impacts. He writes for the Journal-World.
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Kansas
Mike Hoeflich
Kansas University School of Law
Journal-World
Public Forum Show of support for law enforcement
In Kansas, a public forum invites readers to thank law enforcement on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day January 9. The Lawrence Police Foundation and local groups urge appreciation for police, sheriff’s deputies, KU police, and highway patrol with cards blue lights or simple thanks.
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Lawrence Police Foundation
Lawrence
Douglas County
Lawrence Police
Douglas County Sheriff's
KU Police
Kansas Highway Patrol
Michelle Derusseau
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