Kansas universities press bold budget requests
Kansas six state universities presented sweeping funding proposals to the Kansas Board of Regents aiming to grow key programs and align research with business needs. KU seeks 5 million annually for a Drug and Vaccine Discovery Institute and 3.4 million for a 3 percent merit pay raise at KUMC. Kansas State pitches 150 million for a new food research facility, Wichita State 16.7 million for doctoral Fellowships and an innovation center, Emporia State 0.5 million for a Nursing division, Pittsburg State 2 million for health programs, and Fort Hays State 15 million to merge with Dodge City Community College. The requests mirror state goals for efficiency and economic impact.
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Court proposal for international anti corruption court gains attention
Andres Oppenheimer reports on a Brookings proposal by Mark L. Wolf for an International Anti-Corruption Court modeled after the ICC. The plan targets grand corruption in Argentina Brazil Ecuador and Venezuela, arguing it could curb impunity where national prosecutions fail.
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KU Entomology Expedition Heads West For Museum Study
The University of Kansas entomology team begins its 39th annual expedition Monday night, traveling through Western Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico to collect specimens. Prof. S. J. Hunter notes that many fine specimens in the museum came from these summer trips. Compiled by Sarah St. John.
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Bad governance and cronyism in local mill levy decisions
A reader condemns local governments for cronyism, high salaries, pensions, and tax policies. Lawrence ranks 178th of 179 in a Milken study on small metros. The letter argues elected officials serve electorates, not themselves, calling for accountability and fiduciary duty.
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Public Forum Call to Vote in Every Election
Lawrence resident J. Joe Herynk urges participation in all elections to support democratic governance and community improvement through civic engagement.
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Lawrence
Climate solutions via carbon tax and market incentives
Chris Golledge argues warming can be fought by a revenue neutral carbon tax that raises fuel costs to drive reductions, protect lower income groups, and avoid costly regulations. He notes the need for storage and transmission expansion to shift from fossil to wind and solar, while stressing market-driven innovation.
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Gratitude to Lawrence Hospital and Fire Department
Michael Monroe praises Lawrence Memorial Hospital and Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical Department for outstanding care after his seven year old daughter suffered a traumatic arm fracture. He commends attentive ER staff, clear explanations, quick care, and constant presence easing anxiety.
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