Scalia visit spurs ethics debate over outside duties
Justice Antonin Scalia drew ethics questions after speaking May 20 at a $150 a plate dinner for the Urban Family Council in Philadelphia while the court weighed a high profile gay rights case. Critics say such appearances risk impartiality as the council backs a suit challenging a city pension perk for same sex partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Antonin Scalia
Philadelphia
Scalia
Urban Family Council
Texas
High Court
Kansas University
William Devlin
Council
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Bar
Federalist Society
Liberal American Constitution Society
Los Angeles Times
Air Force Two
Dick Cheney
Louisiana
Cheney
the Times
Law School
Turnpike expansion fuels landowner anger in Douglas County
Douglas County District Judge Michael Malone granted the petition on February 26 clearing the way to condemn the properties. Wolfe and co defendants would be compelled to sell at a price set by court appointed appraisers. Landowners say offers undervalue lost billboard income and damage to remaining property. John Lusk estimates a 15 percent loss on his 4 acre tract north of the highway as offers grew from initial to second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Michael Malone
Wolfe
KTA
John Lusk
Call to Fully Fund Kansas Public Schools Now
A Kansas education advocacy message from the Kansas National Education Association urges immediate action to end partisan budget stalemate. It emphasizes half a million students, tech-ready graduates, and threats to competitiveness if funding remains delayed. It urges contacting legislators to fully fund public schools without further delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Carlos
Supreme Court
Susan
Also Mentioned on This Page
America
Massachusetts
Bela Southwind
Cera
Fandango Tunes
Fandango. Com
Starsky & Hutch
Club Dread
Mooseport
Sutasheturn
Tre Raed
Eric Weslander
Dave Mattern
Wakarusa Drive
Lawrence
Agetwats
Someidavid Natin Agf
Gedwards
Edwards & Sone F Investments
Willard Scott
T.gutterh
I Lawrence
Starskyehutch
vaauLterties
Southwind
Erent Ea
Warner
Pec
WaiteStone
Aive
Veer Ean
Voller Caen Os Osm
UAL Food Drive
Holiday Plaza
25Th
Iowa
United States
Kansas National Education Association
Olathe
Kanyts National Eduation Association
Anenews Knew
Ore
Senate
Anthony Hensley
Kansas Senate
Prience Anthony da
Deme Cor
Best Need Vereen
Peg 7
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!