Abortion fees seek change in law to help with lawsuit
Kansas abortion opponents press a bill to tweak a 2011 law that governs clinic rules and webcam used drug administrations. The aim is to clear litigation obstacles, but abortion rights groups warn the change risks creating new legal issues while not fixing core constitutional concerns.
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Toppeka
Kansas
Stephanie Toti
Center For Reproductive Rights
New York
Herbert Hodes
Traci Nauser
Overland Park
Toti
Sam Brownback
Attorney General
Hodes
Nauser
Jeff Chanay
Heritage Council Grants Allocation Draws Debate on ECM Award
Grants council released proposed awards for historic preservation projects across Douglas County and Lawrence. ECM at 1204 Oread Ave. would have received 106000 for parking and tower work, but concerns about nonprofit status stalled the major grant amid questions of good standing. Other grants include 85125 to the Douglas County Historical Society and 52000 to Lawrence for Oak Hill Cemetery vault restoration.
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Thellman
Henderson
Heritage Conservation Council
ECM
Oread Ave
Douglas County Historical Society
Watkins Museum of History
Lawrence
Oak Hill Cemetery
Lecompton
United Brethren Church
Black Jack Battlefield Trust Inc
Robert Hall Pearson
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Santa Fe
Kansas Riverkings Museum
Kaw River
Heritage Council
Santa Fe Trail Historical Society
Douglas County
Clearfield
State bill seeks to shift local election terms in Kansas
Francisco notes changing terms to January would align with other states and extend campaigns while Shannon Kimball warns midyear starts clash with school year and contracts. Supporters cite higher turnout. opponents fear unready boards and budget cycles. Bill advances from conference committee to House.
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Francisco
Lawrence
Shannon Kimball
Kansas
Kansas University
Holland
House
Lawmakers urge districts to teach financial literacy
The Kansas House Education Committee chair and the State Board of Education urge local districts to include financial literacy in schools. Rep Ron Highland and Jim McNiece signed a letter to superintendents and school boards saying literacy is essential, while opposing a mandated course. They will monitor district efforts rather than impose a requirement.
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Peka
Kansas House Education Committee
State Board of Education
Ron Highland
Wamego
GOP
Jim McNiece
Wichita
House Education Committee
Highland and
McNiece
State Board
House Committee
Senate panel OKs bill to revive racing park
Kansas Senate committee approved a measure to revive The Woodlands dog and horse racing park in Kansas City with slot machines. The bill cuts the state's share from 40 percent to 22 percent, sending the proposal to the full Senate. No opposition in committee. concerns arise about impact on a state lottery casino nearby. Lawrence DUI checkpoint planned Friday night into Saturday morning near unspecified location.
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Senate
Oks
Racing Park
Topeka
Kansas Senate
Kansas City
Kan
Federal and State Affairs
the Woodlands
Woodlands
Lawrence
Kansas
Trent McKinley
KU professor defends emails in open records dispute
In a continued page 3A memo professor Hall argues student records requests aim at transparency not harm. Attorney David Brown says Kraus seeks truth on funding, not personal attacks, as Students for a Sustainable Future paid KU $1800 and a May 27 hearing looms over withheld emails and documents.
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Center For Applied Economics
Kraus
Hall
University
Minuteman Press grows with 80 staff as move to new Lawrence site planned
Lawrence printer Minuteman Press expects staff to rise to about 80 from 46 in 2010 and six in 2000 as it expands coast to coast. Owner Dee Bisel signs a lease for 1404 E 24th St, moving May 28 29 after 18 years at 501 Gateway. The digital print shop services flyers posters business cards and direct mail for local and national clients.
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Lawrence
Alderdice
Minuteman Press
Dee Bisel
24Th St
Lawrence Kia
23Rd Street
Bisel
Eisel
501 Gateway
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John Hanna
Associated Press
Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee
Kathy Ostrowski
Kansans For Life
State Lottery
David Brown
Brown
Sara Shepherd
Ljworld
Chad Lawhorn
Ljworld.com
Idwest
Midwesttf.com
Tire Town Inc
Hankook
Goodyear
Bridgestone
Dunlop
Michelin
Firestone
Facebook
Shawnee
Midland Drive
Leavenworth
ST Trfwy
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