Election move to November local races sparks debate
Kansas lawmakers signed a bill shifting Lawrence city and school board elections from April in odd years to November in odd years. Terms extend into 2018 and 2017 schedules, with August primaries, and the plan aims to boost turnout though critics fear longer campaigns and potential partisan shifts. Officials say nonpartisan remains possible but turnout data is unclear. Lawrence City Commission and school board members face extended terms and altered calendars starting 2017.
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Turkish vote blocks Erdogan bid for new powers
David Ignatius notes Turkey’s 86 percent turnout defeated Erdogan’s plan for executive authority, underscoring Turkey’s long democratic tradition, secular institutions, free press, and Kurdish pluralism led by HDP. The result challenges Beijing Consensus advocates and global rise of strongmen, signaling resilience of Turkish democracy.
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Salvation Army to raise a mile of pennies for picnic
Lawrence officials plan an annual Mothers and Children's picnic for the town's poor, with the Salvation Army organizing the event. Great preparations are underway to fund the picnic by raising a mile of pennies to cover expenses for mothers and children.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
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Demand a Kansan pledge to curb lobbyist influence
A Kansan writer laments a week of political drama in Topeka highlighting the clash between state employees and university administration. He argues money and lobbying shape leaders, urges voters to demand a personal pledge against undue influence as the Legislature and governor act before adjourning.
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Kansas University
Kansas
Topeka
Pledge reforms to curb campaign finance and lobbying in Kansas
Mike Hoeflich urges action to reform campaign financing and limit lobbyist influence, arguing current pledges by candidates and gifts to legislators hinder duties. He proposes a voter demand that candidates pledge caps on contributions and no gifts, travel, or advance pledges. He labels Kansas politics a national mess and calls for immediate fixes.
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Topeka
Kansas
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