Governor signs military benefits bill in Kansas
Governor Sam Brownback signed a package expanding in-state university tuition for veterans and active duty members, plus new post retirement work rules for public employees. The measure, aiming to keep troops at Fort Riley, also allows veteran hiring preferences and safeguards jobs during temporary active duty. It accompanies liquor-law changes and a retirement-work reform bill.
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Sam Brownback
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Pedestrian struck on West Sixth Street flown to hospital
A 38 year old man was struck by a white Toyota Corolla on West Sixth Street in Lawrence. He was unconscious but breathing when medics arrived. Life Star airlifted him to Stormont Vail in Topeka for treatment. Police said the driver was a 51 year old woman and the incident remains under investigation.
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Kim Murphree
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Saturday Column on KU emails and Koch ties sparks debate
A Kansas University column notes Students for a Sustainable Future demand public access to Art Hall emails, linking Koch foundations to his pay via KU Endowment. critics say the push targets academic freedom, while Dean Neeli Bendapudi bolsters the business school's reputation and funding stability.
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Mississippi State
Michigan
Florida
Virginia
American Bridge
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School of Business
Students debate KU Confucius Institute and academic freedom
Commentary questions why students and leaders do not challenge Confucius Institute influence at KU while defending Koch ties and a former employee. It argues campus fear of outside influence harms open discourse and criticizes Art Hall handling as a leadership failure and missed funding opportunity.
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Kansas City
Central China Normal University
Koch Industries
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