Battle lines form over swing voter seat after O Connor exit
Abortion rights supporters rallied in Overland Park on Roe Avenue while foes accused them of overreacting as Kansas feels the impact of Justice Sandra Day O Connor’s resignation. Observers ask who will replace her and how Roe v Wade could be affected, with KU law dean Stephen McAllister noting the single issue focus may sharpen into a broader political fight.
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Lawrence judge Tacha linked as possible Supreme Court pick
Lawrence resident Deanell Reece Tacha, chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, was noted on national TV as a possible successor to Justice OConnor. Tacha denied hearing any such selection, saying she has no information. The report also mentioned Alberto Gonzales and Michael W. McConnell among potential nominees.
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Lawmakers Fail To Break Kansas School Funding Deadlock
Kansas lawmakers entered an overtime session under a State Supreme Court deadline to raise school funding by 143 million dollars for about 465,000 students. Senate leaders and Gov. Kathleen Sebelius met privately, then with caucuses, as they debated how to satisfy the court ruling and address funding fairness for low wealth districts.
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Kansas troops head to Iraq take KU flag
Kansas Army National Guard soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 127th Field Artillery head to Fort Lewis Washington before deploying to Iraq. The unit based in Ottawa includes a Lawrence detachment and is led by Lt. Steven Schneider a KU graduate.
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Coming Sunday How Green is Lawrence
A local feature examines Lawrence Alaska or Kansas city standing in an environmental publication and what the ranking reveals about city efforts. The piece previews a Sunday section with analysis from officials and experts on sustainability, policy, and community programs.
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