Judges reject Kobach bid in redistricting suit
A three judge panel rejected Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach’s bid to limit plaintiffs in a lawsuit over the Legislature’s failure to redraw legislative and congressional boundaries. The decision allows numerous plaintiffs to intervene, potentially affecting Lawrence’s redistricting issues ahead of the August 7 primaries.
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Johnson County bus route faces funding questions
Financial concerns mount over the K-10 Connector to KU and JC agencies. Johnson County Transit says the round trip service costs about 840000 dollars annually. About 60 percent of riders come from Lawrence or Douglas County, but no Douglas County entity currently contributes. Officials say Douglas County support may be needed for long term operation.
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Lawrence school board plans bond to upgrade elementary schools
Lawrence board directs district to begin planning a bond likely to be pitched next spring aimed at upgrading elementary schools. Superintendent Doll notes focus will start on east and central elementary schools, then address all others, with later shifts to middle and high schools and energy efficiency, tech, and career programs. An architectural firm search will start, with no bond price set yet. District is retiring debt from the 2005 $54 million bond issue funding secondary improvements.
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Obama praises Joplin resilience at high school graduation
President Obama lauded Joplin residents a year after the deadly tornado for perseverance that could guide a nation facing economic hardship. He addressed Joplin High School seniors urging them to remember the city’s defiance as they begin new life chapters. You are from Joplin and America. You will not be defined by difficulties but by response.
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