Court ruling on citizenship proof could affect Kansas ban
The U S Supreme Court rejected a federal voting law challenge, ruling Arizona Provisional 200’s citizenship proof to register is precluded by federal form limits. The decision signals possible impact on Kansas Alabama Georgia and Tennessee laws with similar citizenship proof requirements for first time voters. Kansas officials and activists react with calls to repeal the Kansas measure and KS Secretary of State Kris Kobach defends it while noting the ruling's broader implications.
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Kobach weighs criminal charges over immigration protest on porch
Kansas Secretary Kris Kobach said he was considering filing criminal charges against immigration reform advocates who protested on his home porch over the weekend in Wyandotte County. Organizers and participants said nothing improper occurred as 100 to 300 people rallied, chanted pro immigration slogans, and left shoes representing deported fathers. Kobach called the gathering a mob and said they attempted to intimidate him while he and his family were away.
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KU faces $7.5 million state cut with two weeks to decide
Kansas University officials say about $7.5 million in state funding cuts will hit the coming year and deans at KU Lawrence Edwards and medical center leaders must choose where to trim. The Medical Center Kansas City campus loses 31 combined student and residency slots while overall KU campuses face $13.5 million in cuts over two years.
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Mostly sunny high and low forecast for today
The forecast calls for mostly sunny conditions with a high of 85 degrees and a low of 63. Brisk air during the day gives way to cooler evening temps.
City to Approve Bedbug Extermination Rule
City commissioners today are expected to approve a new property maintenance code authorizing the city to order extermination actions for bedbugs. Page 3A.
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