Secretary of Labor seeks Civil Service elimination
Kansas lawmakers hear debate on making all Labor Department workers unclassified and at the secretary’s pleasure. TOpera Kansas union reps argue the move removes merit protection and could enable arbitrary firings. Proponents say merit system is slow and restrictive while critics warn of political influence and loss of employee rights. The Commerce Committee took no action on the bill.
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Tom Holland
Baldwin City
Susan Wagle
Wichita
New child safety seat recommendations released
The American Academy of Pediatrics published new advice in Pediatrics April 2001 urging rear facing seats to age 2 or until height and weight limits are reached and booster seats until 4 feet 9 inches and 8 to 12 years. Safe Kids Douglas County notes support since 2011 research showing rear facing to age 2 greatly improves safety. Two Lawrence events offer free seat checks Friday 9 to noon at the old ambulance building and Saturday 9 to noon at Dale Willey Automotive with or without appointments.
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Pediatrics
John Drees
Safe Kids of
Douglas County
Lawrence
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Maine
ConnectCare
Dale Willey Automotive
Iowa
Healthychildren.org
Kansas Masons raise 2.1 million for KU Cancer Center
The Kansas Masonic Foundation collected 2.1 million dollars over two years to aid the KU Cancer Center in pursuing National Cancer Institute designation. The funded effort supports new cancer research programs and collaborations, with KU naming the research wing the Kansas Masonic Cancer Research Institute. Dr. Roy Jensen notes the funds will advance awareness and regional research efforts. Since 1975, the foundation has donated 22 million to KU cancer research.
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Masons
KU Cancer Center
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Kansas University Cancer Center
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Mason
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Kansas Masons
University of Kansas Cancer Center
Roy Jensen
Trackers solar panels move to seek light
Moser demonstrates a solar tracking system that sits on a pole and repositions every five minutes to maximize light. The mid sized tracker frame is $3,000 without panels, and will be shown at the Downtown Lawrence Farmers Market and the Lawrence Earth Day Celebration on April 16 in Kansas.
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Lowther
Lawrence
Kansas
Kansas tax overhaul aims to lure business with rate cuts
The plan would reduce tax rates to attract business, backed by the Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Americans for Prosperity. Opponents warn it would raise reliance on the sales tax, burden low income residents, and cut funding for education and public safety. Derrick Sontag argues Colorado’s growth contradicts claims. House members altered a Senate bill, prompting debate on proper passage and committee vetting.
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Kansas
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Morris
Colorado
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Sontag
House
Senate
Mike O’neal
R-Hutchinson
House-Senate
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Masten eyes consolidation plan for Wakarusa Valley district
Lawrence resident Masten backed a task force recommendation to consolidate six candidate schools Cordley Hillcrest Kennedy New York Pinckney and Sunset Hill within three to five years. He urged public input and a sound process for any closures, aiming for long term quality education and community voice.
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Hillcrest
Kennedy
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Masten
Save Our Neighborhood Schools
Paul Co-Ed-4 for Inside Me st and the Fi ion Perlman
Paul Co Ed 4 secures position for Inside Me st amid Fi ion Perlman debate. Unclear fragments mention names and possible affiliations, with scattered references to events and figures. Further readable context needed for precise summary.
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Inside Mest
Perlman
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