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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 2015
Page
4
At the Lawrence Public Library Marit Enmke asks locals who they root for in the NCAA tournament. One respondent says they dislike Washington State University more than most teams and would hate to see them win yet favor a Midwest team advancing.
Leslie Soden urges restraint to avoid overconcentration of retail like Wanamaker Drive in Topeka, prioritizing public safety spending for 2 to 4 years. Incumbent Terry Riordan favors minimal limits on development, while Stuart Boley calls for policy review and concerns over housing costs.
The Big Event at Kansas University mobilizes volunteers to 350 sites for neighborhood and home projects on April 18 from 10 am to 2 pm. Spring Sign Up Week runs Monday through Saturday with signups at Wescoe Hall Kansas Union or online. final day is April 10. Also tonight to Wednesday percent nights at local eateries support the event. In Lawrence, LM CMS administrator and athletic director will depart for Shawnee Mission. new principal named for Liberty Memorial Central Middle School. Firefighters battled a basement fire on New Jersey Street. residents evacuated. no flames seen outside. a pet snake was rescued and survived.
The Kansas Senate debated a bill to curb civil service protections by allowing agency forced positions and automatic pay terminations for teachers. Sen. Carmichael argued the measure coercively removes rights, while Sen. Kelly warned it would drive good teachers from public schools. The chamber advanced related proposals reducing collective bargaining and stopping automatic union dues deductions.
The Kansas Senate advanced changes to the presidential primary law, proposing to end the regular cancelation practice and let parties hold caucuses with their own costs. The measure envisions a shift to April primaries only if aligned with other states, while a separate amendment would repeal the primary scheduling law. A green house gas bill prompted by EPA rules awaits House action after pushing back on giving final plan authority to the Kansas Corporation Commission.
A private citizen sought to force the Kansas Democratic Party to nominate a new candidate after Kobach refused Taylor withdrawal. The court overturned a lower ruling, deeming Taylor had declared he could not fulfill duties if elected. The party could not find a viable replacement, and a Shawnee County panel rejected the petition for lack of plaintiff appearance.
Grace Claiborn and Ingimar Bodvarsson of Eudora and Reykjavik welcome a boy on Monday. Rennye and Jeremy Knighton of Eudora have a girl on Tuesday. Eric and Hope Padilla of Topeka greet a boy on Tuesday. Ben and Anne Maples of Lawrence celebrate a boy born Tuesday.
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors and invites readers to call 785-832-7154 or email news ljworld com to report issues. This notice directs readers to contact channels and emphasizes accountability and prompt corrections.
The Lawrence Public Library offers a drop box at 707 Vermont St for book donations. Goodwill Lawrence at 2200 W 2nd St also accepts books, while the Douglas County Salvation Army at 1601 W 23rd St is not currently accepting donations but may on occasion. The Dusty Bookshelf at 708 Massachusetts St buys certain books. For questions call 832-7297 or email soundoff ljworld.com.
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