Kansas House Advances Special Elections Bill for Congress Vacancy
The Kansas House fast tracked HB2017 to adjust deadlines for special elections to fill a U.S. House vacancy. The measure shifts schedules to ensure ballot printing and mailing for military and other voters, aligning state law with federal rules as Pompeo faces CIA confirmation. The move comes amid Pompeo’s Senate hearing and expectations of swift approval before inauguration.
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Greyhound Searches for Permanent Lawrence Stop
As deadlines loom, Greyhound continues using a temporary City Hall site at Sixth and New Hampshire in Lawrence. City officials call the arrangement a drain on staff resources, with no shelter or ticket kiosk, and no solid plan yet for a permanent location. Greyhound has had three extensions since 2015 and says it is exploring other sites while awaiting a deal with private businesses.
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New York Elementary MLK Chili Feed marks community unity
New York Elementary School hosts its annual Martin Luther King Jr Day Chili Feed at 5 p.m. Tuesday at 936 New York St. Expect chili meat and vegetarian options to feed about 500 with roughly 400 students and families plus community members. Volunteers from the district offices, PTA, East Lawrence Neighborhood Association, Altrusa International, Breakfast Optimist Club, and St Luke AME Church join with coats drive for students in need.
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Cautionary Note on Caching by Reporter Joanna Ek
A fragment notes that reporter Joanna Ek can be cached at 632 6388 and mentions a fallow heron titer. The brief is terse and lacks full context or dates.
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Landlords face records fight in Lawrence housing case
In Douglas County, landlords Lyndon and Kathi Mullis contest a city demand for a broad discovery package in a disability based housing discrimination suit. The city alleges Evans was denied due to mental disability and an emotional support dog, while the landlords argue the city should provide health, employment and other records. The case, filed Nov. 8, seeks damages over 75,000 plus costs. A court hearing date has not yet been set.
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