Kansas Senate backs odd year local elections bill
An opposition editorial notes the bill to move city and school board elections to November in odd-numbered years and keep them nonpartisan narrowly passed the Senate and heads to the House. It warns of longer campaigns, higher costs, January office terms, and questions whether turnout would improve. It urges Kansans to oppose changes and keep current local election practice.
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Mitch Holmes
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Holmes
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John Q
Kansas House
Arizona redistricting case tests Elections Clause power
George Will surveys a Supreme Court debate on whether Arizona's Independent Redistricting Commission can supersede the state legislature in drawing maps. The piece weighs the Elections Clause, the role of legislatures, and potential implications for the Guarantee Clause amid conservative judicial activism.
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Arizona
ACA
Independent Redistricting Commission
IRC
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Republic
Clint Bolick
Goldwater Institute
Bolick
George Will
Washington Post Writers Group
Shoes stolen in Midland store break‑in
Lawrence Daily Journal-World reports Henry Corder’s Midland store was entered by breaking a window during the night. Thirteen pairs of shoes disappeared, no other goods taken. Sheriff Cummings to check remaining stock to determine total loss. Compiled by Sarah St. John.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Henry Corder
Midland
Call to Ban Storming the Court After Tragic Incidents
A reader argues that celebrating sports wins by storming the court has caused injuries and deaths from 1989 to 2003. Citing incidents at Wisconsin and other venues, the letter urges NCAA action, proposing a total ban with $100,000 fines and automatic forfeiture of wins for offending schools.
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Joe Kay
Tucson
University of Wisconsin
England
Jamari Traylor
K-State
NCAA
Public Forum on Court Storming at KU vs K State
Julie expresses concern over court storming after a Feb 23 KU versus K State game. She urges safety for fans and players, calls for NCAA action on rules, and praises Jayhawks restraint while criticizing the moment.
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Self
Jayhawk
NCAA
Kansas government questioned as dictator claim arises
Readers are asked to consider if Kansas has shifted from a government by and for the people to one controlled by the governor and secretary of state. Names cited include John Gutschenritter, Eudora E Kent Hayes, Lawrence Orrin Potter, and Kirby Hayes.
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Abraham Lincoln
John Gutschenritter
Eudora E. Kent Hayes
Lawrence Orrin Potter
Kirby Hayes
Baldwin
Letters Policy for The Journal-World Readers
The Journal-World invites letters to Public Forum under 250 words and public interest. Submissions may be edited without altering viewpoints, and authors grant nonexclusive publishing rights. Letters must include name address and phone, and can be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters@ljworld.com.
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