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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 2023
Page
4
Lawrence City Commission announces Lisa Larsen as mayor, contact at 785-331-9162 or llarsen lawrenceks.org for details on new leadership and forthcoming city initiatives.
Rep. Mike Amyx of the 45th District lists Room 43-S at the State Capitol Topeka 66612 with phone 785-296-7632 and website house.ks.gov. Sen. Rick Kloos of District 19 provides Room 418-E, Topeka, phone 785-296-7645 and senate.ks.gov.
Michael A. Smith of Emporia State discusses how Kansas lawmakers push strict limits on gender identity in sports and documents trans Kansans and Missourians who feel unsafe, some relocating or arming themselves. KCUR reporters highlight climate shifts, parental rights debates, and calls for thoughtful policies to replace bans.
A columnist notes GOP steps toward normality after years of Trumpist stance. Texas lawmakers impeached AG Ken Paxton amid whistleblower claims, illustrating a rare ethical line. Nationally, Republicans publicly criticized Trump for congratulating North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, with Haley Pence DeSantis Kemp framing the issue in moral terms, suggesting potential party realignment. Mona Charen adds perspective.
Charles Gilmore writes about fears of gun violence in America and in Lawrence. He cites articles in the Journal-World on safe gun handling and stricter laws for under 21 buyers, urging better enforcement and awareness to reduce violence.
Readers are invited to submit letters up to 250 words via email at letters ljworld com. The section encourages community input on local issues, policy debates, and public affairs, with editors selecting letters for publication based on relevance and decorum.
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