Senior services director resigns from DCSS
Marguerite Carlson, longtime executive director of Douglas County Senior Services, stepped down amid three years of budget deficits. The board voted unanimously to accept her resignation, effective immediately, as the nonprofit continues providing meals transportation and adult day care to residents over 60. Carlson declined to describe any new job prospects.
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Impeachment talk grows as GOP fuels fund fight
A House committee moved to add 1.3 million to the Judiciary Committee to hire 18 staff and buy equipment for an anticipated review of Justice Department operations. The Oversight Committee approved 1.8 million for the Government Reform panel amid charges of partisan politics and accusations of using emergency funds to pursue impeachment efforts by Republicans.
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Kansas House backs higher ed overhaul bill
The Kansas House approved House Bill 2793 78-46 to abolish the Board of Regents in favor of a state Council on Higher Education and to elevate Washburn University to state status. The measure includes tax breaks for tuition and postsecondary costs and awaits a final vote. Gov Graves and Senate leaders oppose parts of the plan amid division in the state’s higher education community.
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Coke Day Prank Leads to Suspension at Greenbrier High
Mike Cameron, 19, of Evans Georgia, wore a blue and white Pepsi shirt on Coke Day triggering a one day suspension for disruption and insult to Coca Cola executives. Principal Gloria Hamilton said the stunt was disruptive though Coke executives and Pepsi spokespeople treated it as a harmless prank. The school ran a Coke Day contest offering prizes and outlooks on discipline, while local observers debated punishing limits and conformity.
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Grandfather says suspect admitted stealing guns in school shooting
The grandfather of 11 year old Andrew Golden says the boy admitted stealing seven guns from him and firing shots during the deadly school yard ambush. Andrew and alleged accomplice Mitchell Johnson, 13, are held on five counts of murder and one count of battery with April 29 hearing set.
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