Senate backs GOP redistricting plan in Kansas
Kansas Senate approves a GOP backed redistricting plan that could hinder the lone Democrat in Congress. The plan shifts Lawrence to the far eastern edge of a new central western district while separating rural Douglas County from the city, placing residents in different congressional districts.
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Lawrence district honors MLK One Dream recipients at Lied Center
Lawrence Public Schools held its One Dream MLK event recognizing students staff and community members for equity work. Free State High School junior Wendo Kimori led the program as winners were announced including Deerfield Elementary student Landry Wilson for the MLK Heart of Service Award with remarks on service.
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Kelly deploys National Guard to aid virus response
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has mobilized 80 Kansas National Guard nonmedical soldiers and airmen to support testing sites and PPE logistics for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The governor’s office announced Friday and also engaged FEMA and the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Nursing home operator charged over $29.5M payroll taxes
Federal prosecutors in New Jersey accuse Joseph Schwartz of Skyline Management Group of failing to pay about $29.5 million in payroll and unemployment taxes for roughly 15,000 employees across 95 facilities in 11 states from mid 2017 to June 2018. He faces multiple counts, with penalties up to 5 or 10 years per count.
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KU official among five finalists for North Dakota State president
David Cook, KU vice chancellor for public affairs and economic development since 2020, is among five finalists for NDSU’s presidency. Public interviews are Jan 24–26 in Fargo, with further interviews through Feb 3 for other finalists. NDSU has about 13,000 students.
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