Lawrence Public Library reports record 2014 use after move
The 2014 annual report shows Lawrence Library logged 1,317,104 checkouts by about 109,235 borrowers in the area. Nearly 99,000 computer logins and 54,000 attendees accompanied 8,674 new cards as the new building drew visitors and programs. The city commission heard the metrics alongside a proposed roughly 5 percent budget increase while noting low per capita operating costs among large Kansas libraries.
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Special session on new milk ordinance by city commissioners
City commissioners meet in a special session to consider a remodeled milk ordinance after discussions with dairymen. The changes replace points in the first proposal. It is also reported the new Country Club House should be ready for occupancy before August, with stucco finishing pending.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
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Fox sets debate rules in GOP primary fight
Los Angeles Times columnist Doyle McManus analyzes Fox News chief Roger Ailes's plan to limit the first GOP presidential debate to 10 candidates based on five national polls. He notes the power Fox has to shape the field, potential ties, and the impact on candidates like Santorum Kasich Jindal Perry Graham Fiorina. He suggests two debates as an alternative to one crowded show.
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Texas
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Reince Priebus
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Climate policy and carbon fee ideas in editor letter
Gov Brownback signs two climate bills. One creates an 11 member committee to approve state greenhouse gas reduction plans. The other drops a 20 percent renewable target by 2020 in exchange for abandoning a 4.33 percent renewable electricity tax. Citizens Climate Lobby promotes Carbon Fee and Dividend. CCL plans talks in Washington June 21 to 23.
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CCL
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Washington
Mike Lawrence
Lawrence
Public forum on open records and university scrutiny
The column argues for open records, urging transparency in public institutions and noting the Journal-World’s past use of such requests at the university. It questions why this case differs, stressing that controversy and unhappiness do not justify opposing the paper’s actions. John Rury.
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School of Business
Journal-World
John Rury
Lawrence
Case could shift power from Latinos to suburbs in districts
KC Star reports on May 27 that a Supreme Court Texas case could redefine district drawing under one person one vote. Counting all residents shifts power to suburban and rural areas, while counting only eligible voters excludes noncitizens, potentially leaving parts of the population unrepresented. Barbara Johnston, Baldwin City.
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Texas
Florida
Supreme Court
Barbara Johnston
Baldwin City
Koch Chinese influence peddling compared in KU emails Letter
A letter contrasts Koch Industries influence at Kansas University with the Chinese government's actions. It argues both wield wealth to sway media and academia, discouraging dissent among students or workers, warning of a future where Kansans resemble Chinese counterparts.
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Kansas University
Journal-World
Koch
Kansas
Ray Finch
Lawrence
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