ACLU drops challenge to Kansas abortion law
The ACLU ends its legal challenge to a 2011 Kansas law restricting private insurance coverage for abortions. Parties agree to dismiss all remaining claims with costs borne by each side. The ruling found no evidence the Legislature acted to hinder abortion access, leaving the law in effect with riders required for coverage.
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American Civil Liberties Union
Kansas
ACLU
Brigitte Amii
Kansas officials push tougher laws on sex trafficking
Gov. Sam Brownback and Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced a plan to crack down on sex trafficking in Kansas with higher fines, felony penalties for purchasing sexual services, and a new victims support fund funded by convicted offenders. The measure, backed by the Kansas Human Trafficking Advisory Board, will be introduced in the Legislature with the aim of protecting children and strengthening enforcement statewide.
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Kansas
Sam Brownback
Derek Schmidt
Schmidt
State Senate
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Law En
Brownback
Senate
Jeff King
King
Senate Judiciary Committee
Kansas University
Nagin Indicted Over Bribes and Hawaii Trips While City Rebuilds
Former New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin was indicted on charges he accepted bribes, payoffs, and gratuities to steer city contracts, including more than $200,000 in bribes and subsidized trips abroad. The case follows a broader corruption probe that has led to pleas from officials and businesspeople. Separately, flu activity rises across the U S as authorities urge vaccination and precautions. In Algeria, a hostage crisis at a natural gas plant near Sahara cities leaves dozens dead or missing amid government and militant clashes.
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Ray Nagin
Nagin
Hawaii
Jamaica
U.S
Thomas Frieden
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
Tennessee
Frieden
New York City
Sahara
Africa
Washington
Python Challenge firms up, 21 Burmese pythons slain
In Florida Everglades the Python Challenge reports 21 Burmese pythons killed as of Thursday. Even seasoned hunters with permits struggle to locate the camouflaged snakes in water and vegetation. Wildlife officials note significant wildlife declines in areas where pythons roam and warn of impacts on Everglades restoration efforts.
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Florida Everglades
Ron
Florida
Ron Bergeron
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Everglades
Obama aims to set tone for second term in inaugural address
In his second inauguration, President Obama plans a speech crafted with historian guidance to mark a fresh four year era. He will take the oath twice, attend a parade and balls, and lead a service day as Lincoln and King anniversaries frame a legacy focused on renewal.
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Washington
Barack Obama
White House
Capitol
National Mall
Abraham Lincoln
Martin Luther King Jr
Lincoln
King
Lawrence City Commission Agenda Highlights Meeting Details
The Lawrence City Commission holds a 6 35 pm meeting on Tuesday at City Hall at Sixth and Massachusetts with channels on Enology Channel 25. Meeting documents are available online at lawrenceks.org.
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Massachusetts Streets
Enology
Lawrenceks.org
Traffic calm on 27th Street eyed by city leaders
City commissioners will weigh a Traffic Safety Commission recommendation to install speed reducing devices on a one mile stretch of 27th Street from Iowa to Louisiana. Up to six devices could cost about 90000 dollars, with funding to be sought for future consideration.
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Louisiana Streets
Traffic Safety Commission
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Louisiana
City commission minutes and approvals on several items
Minutes from the Jan 8 commission meeting to be approved with actions including receipt of boards and commissions minutes. Approve claims and licenses from the city clerk’s office. Authorize a Burns & McDonnell engineering services agreement for 45,348 for Clinton Reservoir Plant media replacement. Extend child care special use permit at 345 Florida St for DCCCA Inc. via CFS Engineers. Approve seasonal garden sale permits at 2300 Louisiana St May 21 to Jun 30. four prior permits noted. Submit economic development request from AllofE. refer to PIRC. Approve mural permit on the Poehler Building. Align with Traffic Safety Commission traffic calming on 27th St. no funding yet. Consider up to 40 million IRB for Rock Chalk Park. Adopt no parking on south Dakota St from Louisiana St to sidewalk. Review curbside recycling proposals.
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Clinton Reservoir
Florida St
CFS Engineers
Dccca Inc
Elizabeth Ballard
Louisiana St
Kaw Valley Greenhouses Inc
Louisiana Co., LLC
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PIRC
Poehler
Eighth
Delaware Streets
Kansas
Rock Chalk Park
Traffic Safety Commission
Dakota Street
Louisiana Street
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