SRS closure prompts fears of crime and misery
Local officials urge Douglas County to appeal Gov Brownback’s plan to close the Lawrence Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services office. They warn children and vulnerable adults could face harm and loss while thousands rely on weekly services. Sky Westerlund of the NASW-Kansas chapter cites non monetized impacts.
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Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Douglas County
Sam Brownback
Sky Westerlund
Kansas
The
National Association of Social Workers
Schmidt denies cronyism in no bid contract
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, a Republican, faces Democratic claims of favoritism for hiring Foulston Siefkin in a sole source contract to represent the state in a Planned Parenthood lawsuit. Schmidt argues the firm was the best move to defend a state budget measure denying federal funds.
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Topera
Kansas
Derek Schmidt
Schmidt
Foulston Siefkin
Planned Parenthood
Harvey Sorensen
Senate
Anthony Hensley
Topeka
Hensley
Steve Six
Donor Meters Plan Gets Lawrence City Support
Lawrence city commissioners backed trying donation meters to curb panhandling. Old parking meters would be repurposed with a new color and signage urging spare-change donations to go into the meter, with eight to sixteen planned along Massachusetts Street downtown and staff asked to draft a detailed rollout.
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Lawrence City
Aron Cromwell
Cromwell
Massachusetts Street
Regulators, towing charges face legal hurdles in Kansas
Douglas County Administrator Craig Weinaug says the county cannot regulate tow prices due to federal law. States like Florida and California have used rotation lists with price constraints to keep charges fair, while local officials consider standard pricing options. Ray Bloxsom was billed 675 for a three mile tow, highlighting concerns over non preference tows. Shaun Hittle reporting.
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Craig Weinaug
Journal-World
Ray Bloxsom
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Douglas County Dispatch
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Brewer
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Steve Gaskins
Highway Patrol
Gaskins
California
Glenn Neal
California Trucking Association
Neal
Weinaug
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