Ex KU football player gets probation for robbery role
Former Kansas University football player Christopher Omigie received one year of probation after prosecutors said he helped drive companions toward a West Lawrence home to rob an alleged drug dealer. Omigie's attorney James Brun said he questioned his client about what to do as the plan unfolded. The incident involved three other ex-EU players, Christopher Martin and Jeremiah.
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Senate panel backs bill to curb conservation easements
Senate Bill 323 would tighten limits on conservation easements used to protect Flint Hills lands and other areas. The measure, sought by a few landowners and a tea party group, faces opposition from many landowners, the Governor's Military Council and the U S Defense Department. Conservation easements enforce perpetual restrictions on land development.
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Flint Hills
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Legislature GOP leaders admit charter provision error
Kansas House Republicans say expansion of charter schools was not intended for a school funding bill addressing the Supreme Court ruling. They plan a new bill without that provision, but education groups worry about merit pay for teachers licensing changes and corporate tax offers.
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Supreme Court
Politicians, like athletes, should play by the rules
A SATURDAY COLUMN compares sports rules to national politics noting billions are invested in sports and fans seek fair play while highlighting health care reform as a long running political game. It argues winning in policy, unlike in games, remains the main objective amid partisan battles and vast spending.
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Barack Obama
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Obama Health Care Game Lacks Rules and Transparency
The commentary argues Obama’s health care approach behaves like a sport without enforced rules. It claims promises to keep doctors and plans, lower costs, and universal coverage are broken as rules are changed to suit opponents, undermining public trust and presidential integrity.
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