Douglas County clerk goes the extra mile to boost voter eligibility
Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew works to simplify voter registration and voting access. He issued local photo IDs for poll use, notified all registered voters of districts and addresses, and aided residents lacking citizenship documents or birth certificates with affordable options. His steps aim to reduce barriers, increase accurate registrations, and drive turnout in the August primary and November general election.
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Old Home Town Warns of Potter Lake Drowning Risk
Lawrence Daily Journal World reports Dr J A Naismith from the University Department of Physical Education warns parents to supervise children at Potter Lake. There is no general supervision this summer beyond swimming classes, and many continue to swim illegally, risking drownings despite several near-fatal drownings this season.
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GOP faces tough odds as immigration rifts persist
Carl Leubsdorf notes that despite alarm over border crises and declining Hispanic support, Republicans fail to move comprehensive immigration reform. Boehner’s veto power and GOP opposition stalled Senate bills, risking 2016 elections as Democrats court Hispanic voters while Perry and Cornyn press for border action and Obama visits Texas.
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