Wind power under threat in Kansas repeal push
An editorial argues that repealing Kansas renewable energy portfolio standards risks harming a growing wind industry. The 2009 standards spurred wind farms and jobs, attracted Siemens investment, and helped reduce reliance on coal. Critics fear higher costs. supporters urge free enterprise. The piece urges public discussion before repeal.
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Kansas Energy Information Network
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Hutchinson
Kansas Corporation Commission
Kansas Electric
WestarEnergy
Russia Eyes Military Presence in Latin America
Miami Herald correspondent Andres Oppenheimer analyzes Shoigu remarks on expanding Russia’s military footprint in Cuba Venezuela and Nicaragua. He notes prior bases in Tartus and Vietnam and suggests small refueling stations may be intended while warning of a potential East West arms race and regional economic harm.
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Moscow
Venezuela
Nicaragua
Cuba
Crimea
Viktor Leonov
Havana
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RIA Novosti
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Vietnam
Singapore
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Washington
Vladimir Putin
United States
U.S
Carl Meacham
The
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Ukraine
European Union
Latin America
Rosoboronexport
Obama
Roger Noriega
American Enterprise Institute
Bush Administration
State Department
Putin
California
Brazil
Andres Oppenheimer
Miami Herald
A Sure Sign of Spring in 1914 Lawrence
The 1914 baseball guides arrived in town and eager players rushed to the dispensary for the season’s official knowledge book. Spring planting is under way as seeds go to children for a penny, with free packages for those lacking the coin, under Mrs Barker’s distribution.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Bad Times Reflections on Native American Boarding Schools
Letter to the editor recalling a 1930s era Native American boarding school experiences. Highlights include forced cultural erasure, examinations of Kiowa land seizures, comparisons to Lone Wolf v Hitchcock, and calls for respect for ancient sites amid ongoing development and a planned historical center.
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South Lawrence
Haskell
Federal Court
Denver
U.S. Supreme Court
Lone Wolf
Hitchcock
Baker University
Celilo Falls
Oregon
Kinzua
Wyoming Tetons
Public Forum Critique Of Local Services And Senior Drivers
A reader voices frustration with public forums near wetlands and local services. The letter cites delays with Baldwin City phone support, satellite offices, and the lack of local DMV contact numbers. It argues insurance rates for seniors are unfair and cites an Institute IHS study on crash declines by older drivers.
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Insurance Institute of Highway Safety
IHS
DMV
Topeka
One and done to the editor at Kansas Jayhawks end season
Mark McCanon laments Kansas basketball season ending and criticizes the one year star model led by Andrew Wiggins and Joel Embiid. He urges players to stay in school to build a stronger team and avoid the money focus that harms team longevity.
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Mighty Jayhawk
Andrew Wiggins
Wiggins
Embiid
Kansas University
Jayhawk
Mark McCanon
Lawrence
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