Washington AG says Monsanto $95 million settlement holds company to account
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced a $95 million settlement with Monsanto over pollution claims. The agreement resolves a lawsuit alleging the agrochemical giant caused widespread environmental harm in the state.
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Wall Street Tumbles as Virus Surges and Quarantine Rules Hit
Wall Street fell on Wednesday as U S new coronavirus cases rose to a two month high souring hopes for a rapid recovery. The S P 500 dropped 2 6 percent erasing weekly gains after New York New Jersey and Connecticut announced 14 day quarantines for visitors from high infection areas.
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International student fee hike at KU sparks concern
KU students face a rise in fees to fund the ISSO along with other campus services such as the fitness center buses and health clinic. International students will pay about 620 dollars per year plus roughly 940 dollars in annual student fees. Critics say the added costs compound existing high tuition and visa renewal expenses, risking exclusion for some students.
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Fee hike funds KU international student office issues
KU says higher fee preserves ISS advising on visas, classes, time management, and campus links. Spokesperson Br inn Barcomb-Peterson cites declining enrollment and says current revenue underfunded services despite staff furloughs. Hall seeks student board input and clearer spending oversight as talks with Provost Eichelmeyer proceed.
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Kansas census outreach boosted to hit 80 percent rate
Wendi Stark of the League of Kansas Municipalities says the goal is over 80 percent response by July 31 as census workers extend outreach through October. The pandemic shifted methods including hand delivery to rural P O boxes and reliance on trusted community voices such as schools and pastors to encourage participation.
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County seeks jail population relief amid pandemic
County leaders discuss reducing inmate numbers as the jail faces an occupancy crisis during covid 19. Courts plan faster alerts and more video hearings to cut failures to appear while exploring a public defender division. Speakers urged action on racial inequality in the local justice system.
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