Illicit Drug Sales Reach $40 Billion Plus
Washington based report places Americans spending on illegal drugs between 40 and 50 billion dollars last year. Bob Martinez of the Office of National Drug Control Policy notes the figure reflects money users pulled from pockets and highlights the scale of illicit drug consumption despite lower spending on usage. He compares these estimates to 45 billion on criminal justice and 180 billion on K 12 education while acknowledging data gaps.
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Washington
Fie
America
Bob Martinez
Office of National Drug Control Policy
Martinez
Officials weigh Besancon as third sister city for Lawrence
Lawrence officials debated adding Besancon France as a new sister city at Tuesday’s meeting. Sister City Advisory Board Chair Carol Shankel cited strong local support but urged caution to avoid overextending exchange programs. Besancon’s proximity to Switzerland and ties to KU exchanges bolster interest, though the commission remained wary of expanding relationships soon.
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Besancon
France
Lawrence
Carol Shankel
Sister City Advisory Board
Switzerland
Paris
Shankel
Eutin
Germany
Hiratsuka
Japan
Kansas University
Quebec
Hoch Auditorium wrecking begins to stabilize fire damaged walls
Midland Wrecking Co. crews began dismantling unstable sections of Hoch Auditorium at Kansas University to stabilize the fire damaged shell. Engineers inspected all sides, avoiding the Indiana limestone entrance as they assess salvageable areas and ongoing burn smoldering inside the ruined interior.
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Lenexa
Hoch
Kansas University
Midland Wrecking Co
Allen Wiechert
Edward Hoch
Kansas
Kansas University Police
Victor Straad
Hoch Auditorium
U.S. trade deficit widens in April while exports hit record
The Commerce Department reports a $4.78 billion merchandise trade gap in April, up from March, as exports reach a record $35.56 billion and imports rise to $40.34 billion. The administration forecasts a 1991 deficit near $90 billion despite ongoing export gains.
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Washington
U.S
Commerce Department
America
Robert A. Mosbacher
Yeltsin seeks closer US ties on Capitol Hill visit
Russian Republic leader Boris Yeltsin met with Senate leaders and lawmakers in Washington after slamming Gorbachev. He described US relations as improving and said industrial contacts should be direct with the republic. About 70 Kansans on a 4-H trip met him near the Senate chamber.
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Washington
Boris N. Yeltsin
Mikhail Gorbachev
United States
Yeltsin
Capitol Hill
Senate
Bob Dole
R-Kan
Republic
Gorbachev
Bush
Dole
George Mitchell
Maine
Mitchell
Senate Chamber
Matt Ramsey
Sterling
Federal judge sets trial on strict abortion law
A federal judge today set a trial for next month to challenge the constitutionality of the nation's strictest abortion ban. The move elevates a high-stakes legal battle over reproductive rights, with potential implications for access and state enforcement.
City Commission Fails To Raise Quorum To Four
Lawrence city commissioners fall one vote short of raising the quorum from three to four preventing private talks on city business under the Open Meetings Act. Commissioner John Nalbandian proposed a one year increase as discussion continued after last week’s meeting.
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Lawrence
Shirley Martin- Smith
Bob Walters
Bob Schumm
John Nalbandian
Commission
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Wiechert
Mike Yoder
Ted
Dept of
Boris Yeltsin
Danis Nixon
Martin-Smith
Nalbandian
Bob Schulte
Walters
Schumm
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