Law Aims to Allow Concealed Guns on Campus Statewide
Sen Francisco pursues tactic in gun debate as 2017 session begins at the Statehouse. Law set to take effect July 1 requires colleges including the University of Kansas to permit concealed carry on campus unless security can bar entry. Applies to public buildings such as City Hall and the old County Courthouse.
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Lawmakers weigh delaying gun law amid hospital concerns
Statehouse Live reports Kansas lawmakers including Sen. Marci Francisco of Lawrence seek to delay or repeal the new gun law. Francisco argues for alternatives like online classes and home library deliveries to ease fears. Rep. John Barker questions the argument's impact, while public hospitals have shown interest in delaying implementation.
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KU film professor sues over tenure action and student evaluations
German-born professor Joritz alleges KU biased tenure process and retaliation after complaints about a 2014 video course. Lawsuits claim anonymous German-criticism in student evaluations harmed her career prospects and record. trial dates not set. last KU day May 16.
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Bernadette Gray-Little
Ku’s Hall Center For the Humanities
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Hermann Zapf
KU to Build Central District P3 Projects Near Irving Hill
District P3 Bulletin notes KU plans in Kansas with 2018 completion for a science building student union parking garage residence hall and apartment complex between 19th Street and Irving Hill Road. The Central District lease via KUCDC funds construction with Wisconsin Public Finance Authority bonds overseen by Edgemoor. U S Bank trustee.
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Robberies Reported Near West Sixth Street in Lawrence
A 25 year old man was robbed at gunpoint for his cellphone license debit card wallet and $92 in cash in the 4600 block of West Sixth Street. A 16 year old girl was threatened in a vehicle by two boys who escaped with cash. One suspect was arrested and another released awaiting charging decision. Police seek tips at 785 832 7509.
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