Open records flaw prompts open government fix in Kansas
Editorial urges action after attorney general view that private emails discussing public business are not public records. Derek Schmidt proposes safeguards to prevent private accounts from evading the Kansas Open Records Act and to ensure emails used for public duties remain public records.
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Derek Schmidt
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Netanyahu's shaky home base and fragile coalition
David Ignatius reports that Benjamin Netanyahu despite dominance in U S politics faces a fragile government in Israel with a bare one vote majority. Analysts note right wing blocs shrinking and gains by ultra orthodox and Arab groups, while a national unity bid with Isaac Herzog stalled by Palestinian issue demands. The piece contrasts U S Iran policy with Gulf outreach and warns of eroding bipartisan support for Israel in America.
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Benjamin Netanyahu
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Aluf Benn
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Avigdor Lieberman
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Yehuda Ben-Meir
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Naftali Bennett
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U.N. Security Council
John Kerry
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Gulf
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Islamic State
David Ignatius
Washington Post Writers Group
Groundbreaking for KU Law School marks milestone event
Ground was broken this week at the site of the new KU Law School. Law Dean Martin Dickinson and KU Chancellor Archie Dykes joined Gov. Robert Bennett and Kansas Board of Regents chair Elmer Jackson at the ceremony. The governor recalled early talks about a volunteer subscription basis. Plans were revised after bids exceeded 5 million dollars and a proposed sixth floor was dropped.
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Martin Dickinson
Archie Dykes
Robert Bennett
Elmer Jackson
Kansas Board of Regents
Fighting for schools by a retired teacher
A former elementary reading specialist argues against privatizing public education, urging support for neighborhood public schools and warning of a “war on public education” in the state. The letter, signed Joyce Fee of Lawrence, emphasizes teachers’ qualifications, advocacy for students, and parental involvement.
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Lawrence
Public Forum Slams Wasteful City Planning And E-Cigarette Risks
Community voices condemn perceived mismanagement of public works costs after a gas line project followed a water line upgrade causing trenching and reseeding waste. Health officials urge stronger tobacco controls as youth e cigarette use rises and call for funding for cessation and prevention programs.
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Black Hills Energy
Black Hills
Sam Hunsaker
Lawrence
United States
Thomas Marcellino
Douglas County Health Officer
Douglas Dechaire
Lawrence Douglas County Health Board
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