KU faces scrutiny over 21 million consulting fees
A committee of KU faculty staff and students criticizes more than 21 million dollars in consulting fees over five years, including over 9 million paid to Huron Consulting Services to cut costs. KU leadership counters that Huron delivered 51 million in savings and benefits, citing IT and purchasing cost reductions and 11 million in new revenue from higher freshman enrollment.
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Kansas lawmaker clash over speedy trial bill in 2014 hearing
Jennifer Roth a Lawrence defense attorney testified against a bill raising the defendant speedy trial limit from 90 to 150 days, warning longer waits raise jail costs and overcrowding. Supporters from AGs to sheriffs backed the measure as counties faced longer prosecutions and higher jail bills. Douglas County jail population rose after the law took effect July 1 2014, driving talks of a $44 million expansion.
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Lawrence police on COPS episode air date set
The Lawrence Police Department says officers will appear on COPS with an episode set to air at 7 p.m. on January 29 on Spike Paramount. The show page notes new episodes air Mondays at 7 p.m. and has previously posted a photo of officers with donuts.
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