KU to host race forum led by Gray-Little at campus
Nathan Thomas and Dur ham and Thomas are among attendees with Gray-Little also taking part as moderator was shifted for scheduling. KU aimed to announce quickly and Gray-Little opened her calendar to participate as she led a discussion on race, respect, responsibility and free speech amid national campus debates.
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KU Higher Ed Reporter Contact Point Noted
KU and higher education reporter Sara Shepherd can be reached at sshepherd ljworld.com or 832-7187 for further information.
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Supreme Court to Review Recusal Motion After Judge Responds
Supreme Court spokeswoman Lisa Taylor says justices will consider the recusal motion after District Court Judge Larry Solomon who filed the lawsuit responds.
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Congress approves defense bill despite Gitmo detainee ban
Washington AP reports Congress sent a 607 billion defense policy bill to President Obama, who opposes its provision banning moving some Guantanamo detainees to U.S. prisons. Senate backed it 91 to 3, House 370 to 58, funding personnel, ships, aircraft and war-fighting needs. Obama plans a plan to close Guantanamo, but congressional resistance is expected.
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Trial date set for man accused of soliciting child
Lawrence man Jonathan Stephen Nelson, 42, a registered sex offender, faces one count of aggravated indecent solicitation of a child for allegedly asking a 10-year-old girl to follow him to a restaurant restroom. His jury trial is now set for 9 a.m. Feb 29 after a status hearing Feb 22. he remains jailed on a $125,000 bond.
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AG Schmidt seeks recusal in budget case
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt asks all Supreme Court justices to recuse from a suit over the judiciary budget. He filed a motion noting the justices have publicly opposed the law May 2024. The measure lets local judges appoint chief judges in 31 districts, with potential voiding of the judiciary budget if struck down.
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County reviews building code exemptions and consultant options
Douglas County plans a broad review of the building department focusing on responsiveness fairness and professionalism with five firms surveyed. Novak Consulting and The Austin Peters Group responded with estimates eight and sixteen weeks and costs 17500 and 9180 respectively. Plinsky favors Austin Peters for cost efficiency and timing flexibility.
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Emerald ash borer threatens Douglas County trees in 10 years
Douglas County faces widespread ash tree loss as emerald ash borer spreads in Lawrence. Parks officials estimate 3000 ash trees citywide with 457 downtown trees mapped. City plans funding in 2016 2017 to combat infestation cost estimates range from 150 per tree annually for treatment to about 900 per tree for removal and replanting, totaling millions.
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