ACLU asks federal judge to send voter proof rule suit back
The ACLU asks a federal judge to remand a Kansas voter proof-of-citizenship enforcement case to state court. Filed in Shawnee County District Court with Equality Kansas, the suit challenges Kobach policies that differ by voter registration form. Kobach says federal law interpretation governs and moved the case to federal court.
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Topeka
American Civil Liberties Union
Kansas
ACLU
Kris Kobach
Shawnee County
Equality Kansas
Kobach
Volunteer opportunities across Douglas County agencies
Visiting Nurses seeks volunteers to assist hospice patients and families with weekly companionship or respite care. mandatory one year commitment. Bert Nash Ambassadors needed to welcome new residents and tour services, with annual Discover Bert Nash tours and ambassador training. Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence needs Academy Enrichment volunteers for Power Hour activities. Girl Scouts seek cookie delivery helpers at the Fairgrounds on Feb 27 with 2 hour slots. United Way of Douglas County needs help updating the Community Resource Guide by contacting local agencies. Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks a male role model for an 11 year old. contact Stacie Schroeder. For more opportunities, contact United Way, volunteer centers, or visit volunteerDouglasCounty.org.
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Sarah Rooney
Sarahro
Kansasvna.org
Bert Nash
Douglas County
Volun
Boys & Girls Club of
Lawrence
Academy
Erin Gomer
Bgclk
Fairgrounds
SignUpGenius
Lisa Vanderbilt
Sbcglobal
The
United Way of
United Way
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Stacie Salverson-Schroeder
Historic Lawrence churches reborn as studios and homes
Five of Lawrence oldest churches have been repurposed into creative and residential spaces. St James AME at 647 Maple St becomes Beacon Studios. 1001 Kentucky St hosts four condominiums. 1146 Connecticut St converts to a single-family loft. 1040 New Hampshire St serves as an office. 1000 New York St houses a pop up artist colony Pilot Balloon Church House. Noted details include the new owners, architectural features, and plans to preserve historic character.
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St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church
Maple St
North Lawrence
John Hachmeister
Hachmeister
East Lawrence
Beacon Studios
Kentucky St
Sheilah Tackett
Matthew
Kentucky
Mark
Luke
John
Tackett
Tom Harper
12Th
Connecticut Streets
Harper
Life Tabernacle
David J. Brown
New Hampshire St
Brown
Lawrence
Craig Patterson
Matt Hislope
New York St
Hislope
Josh Meyer
Pilot Balloon Church House
Connecticut Street
New York Street
Footprints
Mick Ranney
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Kansasona
Foloogoos
Mty
Teers
Cindy Hart
Bertnash.org
Barb Johnson
Unitedway
Unitedwaydgco.org
Shelly Hornbaker
Roger Hill Volunteer Center
Rhvc.org
Volunteerdouglascounty.org
Domer
United Presbyterian Church
Connecticut St
Free Methodist Episcopal Church
English Lutheran Church
German Methodist Episcopal Church
Sara Shepherd
Twitter
Saramarieshop
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