Regents back 17.5 million KU apartment for recruits
Kansas Board of Regents endorsed a 17.5 million apartment complex at Kansas University to house 66 students as a recruiting tool for KU's basketball programs. The project will be funded by private gifts and bonds repaid from rents, with a shared commons area kitchen parking and a half court facility. One regent opposed the plan citing sticker shock amid questions about a more modest option.
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Ordinance Aims to Abolish Lawrence Pool Halls
The Lawrence city council introduced an ordinance to abolish pool halls billiard halls and bowling alleys in the city. It tightens regulation and targets minors frequenting these places amid ongoing agitation and recent arrests.
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Union coercion in IllinoisCaregiver unions challenge workers rights
George Will argues that Illinois public employee status for home care workers coerces dues and favors SEIU, violating First Amendment rights of free association, compelled speech, and petition, as caregivers are employees of care recipients not the state. The piece questions labor peace as a state interest and links union funding to political party support.
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Bill would fund pediatric research through Kids First Act
Legislators press for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act to fund pediatric research at NIH with $126 million by cutting taxpayer subsidies for political conventions. Advocate Gabriella Miller, who died of brain cancer in 2013, inspired the push for cancer and child health initiatives benefiting Kansas and national children.
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Path to heaven and the call for unity in faith
A reader argues heaven's occupants are defined by obedience to God and love for others, citing biblical verses from Matthew to Revelation. The letter urges unity across marriage, family, churches, and community, and asks for self check against will versus divine will. It includes Journal-World letters policy and submission details.
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