Call for 18 member task force over foster care system
Editorial urges increased legislative oversight after the Adrian Jones case and a state audit found widespread failures in Kansas foster care oversight. A proposed 18 member task force of 10 lawmakers and eight child welfare experts would meet six times yearly to review data and recommend reforms to improve the system.
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Kushner Back Channels Spark Debate on Protocol
Washington debate over Jared Kushner's pre inauguration talks with Russian intermediaries mirrors historic back channels used by presidents. Analysts warn that such contacts can aid policy but risk undermining incumbent authority or evading detection. The case highlights the Logan Act concerns and the need for official channels, with Flynn's missteps cited as cautionary examples.
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Property ordinance work advances with broad lumber imports
The Kansas Daily Tribune notes sidewalk construction progressing with energy, aided by large daily lumber arrivals from sawmills below. The piece also laments Wesley Duncan's move to California, praising his many friends and wishing him prosperity in his new home.
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Two septuagenarians views of America in a single day
William Skepnek, a Lawrence resident, recounts two stage sightings of aging American icons. On May 18 Arlo Guthrie performed at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City, delivering stories with his guitar and a Woodstock echo while reflecting on Woody Guthrie and American identity. He praised unity and reminded the crowd of their shared roots. The piece contrasts this with a TV appearance by a longtime public figure in Florida, detailing the era of Mar a-Lago and concern for ordinary people.
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