Funding grab sparks debate over Kansas higher education needs
The Kansas Senate Ways and Means Committee led by State Sen. Tom Arpke moves to cut 9.4 million from KU and 4.2 million from KSU, reallocating funds to Fort Hays State, Pittsburg State, and KU Medical in Wichita. Critics say the action undercuts university priorities and risks long term competitiveness.
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Decapitation targeted ISIS leadership questioned by experts
Gen John Allen cites airstrikes halting ISIS leadership, while Georgia Tech’s Jenna Jordan argues decapitation rarely collapses groups. Analyses show al Qaida affiliates persist. Israel and Hamas, FARC cases reveal resilience. Graeme Wood’s Atlantic piece notes ISIS growth via online recruitment and external support, predicting a long, multi-front fight. David Ignatius commentary notes leading removals alone won’t end ISIS.
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Moving picture film inspection ruled constitutional
The house ways and means committee provided for state inspection of moving picture films by the state superintendent of public instruction. The Supreme Court has upheld the film inspection law as constitutional as a police measure. Superintendent Ross will begin inspections immediately.
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Lawrence police win approval for K-9 unit to raid marijuana
Lawrence police gain approval to deploy a K-9 unit aimed at detecting large marijuana quantities, signaling a tougher approach in the war on drugs. Kansas laws previously raised penalties for selling marijuana and narrowed probation options, making prison time more likely for sellers, especially those above an ounce. Craig Voorhees.
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Iraq debate urged over run up to invasion and occupation
Public Forum writer Michael Morley argues for a comprehensive national debate on the Iraq invasion and postwar occupation Myriad figures are cited including Bush administration officials Richard Clarke Paul Bremer and Donald Rumsfeld Morley states unindicted co conspirators suppress truth and calls for accountability amid ongoing insurgency and casualties including 4000 American deaths and 100000 Iraqi deaths
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Unacceptable silence says silent majority must speak out
Eric Mataxis quotes Martin Niemoller on not speaking for others and condemns quiet in the face of tyranny. The piece argues Muslims, terrorists, and dictators threaten peace and urges action, urging readers to speak up and pray together toward Washington. Mary Lou Penny,
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