Legislature approves GOP redistricting plan
In Topeka top Republicans pushed a congressional redistricting bill through the Kansas Legislature amid a looming court fight. The measure would split the Kansas City area into two districts and place Lawrence with conservative central and western Kansas communities, about six hours by car, with Gov. Laura Kelly expected to sign.
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Lawrence fate in redistricting threatens to split city
A Kansas map approved by the Legislature would split Lawrence and Douglas County between two districts, as Gov. Laura Kelly weighs a veto. Political science professor Michael Smith drew the plan for Davesredistricting.org, showing Lawrence staying in the 2nd District in green.
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County reports 586 new COVID cases with one death
Lawrence Douglas County Public Health announced 586 new COVID cases in two days along with one death in the over 85 group. The 14 day moving average reached 305.71, with 6125 active cases and 27 inpatients at LMH Health. Officials urge vaccination and boosters for eligible residents.
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KU appoints acting diversity chief after leader’s resignation
Associate professor Nicole Hodges Persley will lead the KU office for Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging as acting vice provost. She replaces interim leader D A Graham, who resigned after a plagiarized Martin Luther King Day letter. Persley will serve until a permanent replacement is found as the search begins this semester.
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University of Kansas
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