FAA warns Lawrence airport could lose grant access
Federal officials warn Lawrence airport risks losing eligibility for all federal grants after an FAA probe found the city and private operator out of compliance with grant provisions. If not corrected quickly, future FAA funding could end and a more than 1 million repair grant is on hold.
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Crisis line nonprofit seeks county aid after grant misspend fallout
HeadQuarters Kansas, a Lawrence based nonprofit operating the 988 death by own action and crisis lifeline, asks Douglas County for help to cover a $750,000 funding gap beyond a $3.25 million KDADS grant. Interim director Dan Watkins says state funds won’t meet $4 million annual costs.
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Supreme Court upholds Tennessee gender care ban for minors
The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, upholds Tennessee's ban on gender affirming care for transgender youths. The ruling supports conservative efforts to roll back protections for transgender people and may bolster similar laws in 26 states. Chief Justice Roberts authored the majority opinion, denying equal protection challenges to the law.
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