Judge blasts Kobach over voter eligibility notices in Kansas
A federal judge criticizes Secretary of State Kris Kobach for failing to update the election guide and to require county officials to mail eligibility postcards to voters who registered at driver licensing offices without proof of citizenship. The hearing followed seven days of ACLU testimony challenging the state's voter registration law.
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City to expand footprint with Riverfront lease
Lawrence commission unanimously approved a 10 year lease of the western top floor for the Planning and Development Department and municipal court at Riverfront Plaza. The deal includes a right of first refusal to buy the building, next to City Hall, as space is limited. City Manager Tom Markus noted leasing Riverfront allows testing the site before potential purchase and future expansion.
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Jamal reunion after ICE arrest ends in hug
Syed Jamal, a Bangladeshi-born scientist, is released to his family after a federal judge halts his deportation review. His seven year old son ran to hug him outside Platte County Jail hours after the decision, terminating weeks of separation since January 24 when he was taken into custody.
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Time Traveler theme park ride sparks Branson upturn
The Branson Missouri area saw a family boost to the local economy after visiting Silver Dollar City and riding the Time Traveler roller coaster. In nearby Lawrence, sales tax receipts for January and February lag behind last year by 0.5 percent year to date, with only early, inconsistent results and December activity reflected in January figures.
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