Religious freedom bill advances in Kansas Senate
Kansas Senate advances a religious freedom bill requiring colleges and universities to recognize and support religious student organizations with exclusive membership rules on par with other groups. Sen. Steve Fitzgerald argues it shields personal freedom amid past campus controversies, referencing cases at UC Hastings and Washburn Law School. Opponents question existence and scope of such groups in Kansas.
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Climate thriller darkens Kansas wheat harvest outlook
Kansas wheat farming anchors the state’s image and economy, yet recent drought and heat hurt 2013 yields. A study links each 1 degree Celsius rise to a 6 percent world wheat drop, with 2100 projections of 1–3 C or 2–5.4 C. Farmers like Tom Giessel acknowledge extreme weather, balancing short term gains with long term plans.
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Live chats set with six Lawrence city commission candidates
LJWorld will host Chad Lawhorn led online chats next week featuring Leslie Soden Matthew Herbert Stan Rasmussen Terry Riordan Bob Schumm and Stuart Boley. Viewers may submit questions via LJWorld com citychat or email with the phrase City Commission chat and live participation times are posted at LJWorld com cityanswers.
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Drones tested for wheat crop pests at Kansas State
Kansas State University leads a $1.74 million three year study using drones to detect invasive insects and diseases in wheat. Partners include Queensland University of Technology and Australian and Victorian departments. Flights will cover fields around Kansas with Australian researchers gathering supporting data.
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