Kansas lawmakers release 35.7 million for higher education
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and legislative leaders approved 35.7 million in operating funds for public higher education after the Kansas Board of Regents certified that campus administrators complied with a state DEI policy ban. Schools must show personnel procedure recalibration and public posting of training or orientation information.
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Laura Kelly
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Board of Regents
Neighborhood groups fear code changes boost student housing
Lawrence planning discussions on a new land development code sparked worries of a flood of student housing near the University of Kansas. Clarion Associates’ Elizabeth Garvin outlined that concerns centered on more students and more cars, while planners stressed checks beyond parking limits to curb density and preserve neighborhood character.
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University of Kansas
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Missouri man indicted in murder of jailed survivor
Timothy M. Haslett of Excelsior Springs faces murder charges in the death of 36 year old Jaynie Crosdale. Clay County prosecutors say the case follows a months long basement confinement with repeated rape and torture. Haslett, already indicted on rape and sodomy counts, is jailed on a 5 million dollar bond.
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Excelsior Springs
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Douglas County OKs security camera upgrades county wide
The Douglas County Commission approved a 299100 contract with Tech Electronics for camera and security system upgrades at the jail Judicial and Law Enforcement Center and other county buildings. Work includes software updates and replacing 123 cameras plus new cameras at the County Commission chambers and the treasurer’s office site. A $50 per advertised bedroom vacation rental registration fee was also approved for unincorporated areas, renewed every two years. The consent agenda items passed unanimously.
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