Diversions matter depends on case charges says Douglas DA
Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson describes diversions as case by case, noting yearly fluctuations depend on charged cases and diversion applications. In 2017 the office received 254 applications, granted 237 with 16 felonies, 144 misdemeanors, and 77 misdemeanor traffic diversions. 2016 saw 363 applications with 310 granted including 19 felonies and 156 traffic diversions. Branson argues diversions rarely affect jail population. rather they avoid conviction and may involve probation, treatment, or counseling and cost $100 to apply.
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Kansas lawmakers weigh study on school finance expert
Rep. Melissa Rooker and Rep. Tom Sawyer urge caution as Kansas evaluates a Texas A&M economist named Taylor whose controversial study informs a state budget plan. Republicans defend the research while observers question potential preconceptions and outdated data guiding the 600 million inflation-adjusted funding estimate.
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Tom Sawyer
Wichita
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Stanford University
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Kansas
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Louisburg
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City weighs updates to massage parlors ordinance
City officials, Ananda, Branson and massage professionals refine an ordinance on client registries and inspections amid concerns about privacy and policing. Proposals aim to curb trafficking while avoiding overreach, with joint planning possible with Douglas County and ongoing research before a new draft is written.
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Garcia
Douglas County
Postmaster says send address changes to Lawrence Journal-World
Address change submissions must be sent to the Lawrence Journal-World at P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888. The notice directs subscribers to forward their updated mailing information to the newspaper for an accurate delivery record.
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Births in Lawrence Add a Girl and Boy
Jimmy Martin and Sharita Fane-Davis welcome a daughter in Lawrence on Thursday. John and Margot Self announce a son born in Lawrence on Saturday.
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Sharita Fane-Davis
Lawrence
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Journal-World Corrects Errors Policy Notice
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors. Readers are directed to call 785-832-7154 or email news ljworld com to report mistakes.
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