Budget power play in Kansas courts funding row
The Kansas Legislature again links judicial funding to a policy change on chief judge selection, triggering a constitutional challenge led by Chief Judge Larry Solomon. Critics call it power grab and budget blackmail aimed at pressuring the independent judiciary over school funding rulings.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
King
Ramadi setback tests Iraq strategy and U.S. limits
Washington notes Ramadi fell to Islamic State fighters, exposing weaknesses in Iraq’s Sunni protection plan and highlighting leadership gaps in the Shiite- run army. The piece questions readiness of Shiite forces, the role of Iranian-backed militias, and calls for empowering Sunnis to prevent broader sectarian collapse.
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Mosul
Anbar
Centcom
Middle East
Thomas D. Weidley
Syria
Albu Diab
Blue Diamond
Nineveh
al-Anbar
Tripoli
Libya
Baghdad
America
Haider al-Abadi
Abadi
David Ignatius
Washington Post Writers Group
Two Year Colleges Propel Access to Higher Education
The article argues Barack Obama’s plan for free community college highlights their role in solving the college cost issue, expanding access for underrepresented groups, and boosting middle class opportunities. It cites 1,100 campuses serving 12.4 million students, tuition about a third of four year colleges, and notes presidents foresee gains from state, local, and federal funding while seeking refined policy details.
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Gallup
Gene A. Budig
Kansas University
Alan Heaps
College Board
New York City
Public Forum Letter on same sex marriage in Lawrence
A reader questions surveys behind Lawrence's city coalitions on same sex marriage citing a Journal-World article. The letter cites John Hagee's warning about divine punishment and urges explanation of benefits to local families from the change.
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Jeremy Farmer
Lawrence
John Hagee
Cornerstone Church
San Antonio
Texas
United States
Old Home Town Years Ago Visit by Old Soldiers
The 1915 Lawrence public schools will host visiting old soldiers on May 27. Each building will receive a squad for songs and short talks, presented as reminiscences or lessons chosen by the soldiers.Compiled by Sarah St. John.
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