Education lifeline at risk in Kansas ties to tuition
The Kansas Investment in Developing Scholars program helps low income families save for college by state matching up to 600 per year. Critics in the House ask if it is a core function and warn of potential gaming, while budget cuts to higher education threaten tuition hikes that would strain students and families.
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Doom's global rule fantasy meets real world curb on sodas
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts Jr argues against New York City's ban on extra large non diet soft drinks. He contrasts Dr Doom's benevolent world with free will and civic limits, defending personal choice and warning against overreach while noting Bloomberg will appeal.
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Drones and Due Process in U S Citizens Killings Debate
Kansas University Law professor Mike Hoeflich assesses the Obama administrations drone program targeting American citizens abroad and the call for transparency. He cites Anwar al Awlaki and Abdulrahman al Awlaki, Rand Paul filibuster, and questions about legal authority, ethics, and public oversight. The column urges releasing legal memos and open congressional debate as a safeguard against unchecked executive power.
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Real voting machine shown in Lawrence exhibit
Lawrence residents get a look at a live voting machine brought from Topeka by Charles E. Hall. Exhibited at the electric light office the device impresses with its accuracy and operability, meeting years of demand for a simple, efficient voting method.
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Potter and Sam push for Kansas land grab under public eye
Public forum column laments Potter aims to seize Kansas farm land through Sam Brownback allies in the Legislature. It parallels It's a Wonderful Life with George Bailey and Potter, accusing influence over banks, insurance, oil, and tax policy. The writer warns Kansans to identify Sam’s backers before irreversible policy changes.
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Old Home Town relives Lawrence's early days on LJWorld
A feature revisits Lawrence history through the Old Home Town series, recalling founders, neighborhoods, and key events that shaped the city’s development. Archival photos and local anecdotes highlight notable figures, landmarks, and community growth over decades.
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