Public Forum Letter Criticizes Bag Ban Plea for Action
Lawrence reader Richard Funk questions City Commission plans to ban plastic bags under 4 mils, arguing the move changes nothing and costs over 100000 dollars yearly. He urges replacement with biodegradable bags and calls for pothole repairs and lane repainting on 31st Street to aid residents and visitors.
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Old Hometown From Daily Kansas Tribune 1873 Notes
In 1873 the market is well supplied with spring chickens and strawber ries sell for around 12% cents per quart. The Kaw river is falling as dam work nears resume and a ferry runs today. An evening entertainment at Liberty Hall draws interest while Capt J W Evans lies ill. The Burr Oak Saloon remains busy with daily crowds as strawberries and ice cream entice patrons. Judge Smith presided over three drunk cases, all committed and sent to work.
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Impossible to embarrass these guys
Froma Harrop comments on Tennessee banning drag performances with minors present, a federal judge halting the law as vague and overbroad. She notes the ruling defends broad speech protections and criticizes right wing attempts to redefine obscenity, while referencing DeSantis Florida debates over drag, art, and parental control.
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Debt deal hints at future 17 months before 2024 vote
Five takeaways from the debt ceiling agreement based on Reich's analysis. MAGA Republicans lose leverage as Biden shores up infrastructure and climate priorities while the House opposition pursues loud but often futile probes. Quiet diplomacy tempers clashes ahead of elections. Trump’s influence looms, widening divides. Debt grows despite caps, tax policy likely favors the wealthy, and a budget mostly centered on Social Security, Medicare, and defense may emerge.
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