KU to tighten hiring amid funding doubts across campus
University of Kansas will route all new hiring through a University Cabinet review as federal funding concerns loom. Chancellor Douglas Girod said the process covers new roles backfills promotions and pay increases to ensure positions are mission critical and aligned with university strategy across the Lawrence and Medical Center campuses.
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Defense attorney seeks competency evaluation for accused speech pathologist
Douglas County defense lawyer Vanessa Riebli asks a judge to order a competency assessment for Mark E Gridley charged with aggravated indecent liberties with a child and kidnapping. Police allege he molested eight elementary students at Prairie Park Elementary during a two day span in February. The motion seeks evaluation, body cam footage of Gridley’s transport, jail surveillance for a 30 minute window, and disciplinary records for Gridley.
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Kansas lawmakers consider bill to curb housing tax credits
Lawrence officials say House Bill 2119 would cut the state's match on affordable housing tax credits, hindering progress toward city goals. The Senate Commerce Committee added a carveout for 9 percent credits but not for 4 percent bonds, risking a sharp drop in new Lawrence developments. Lea Roselyn, housing administrator, voiced alarm.
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