Lawerence Voter Suit Expands to Class Action
Kansas voting rights dispute grows as attorneys from Lawrence amend the Sept. 30 federal suit to seek class action status. The case targets a state law and Kobach voter registration suspensions affecting over 36,000 would be voters. Plaintiffs Cody Keener and Alder Cromwell, Douglas County residents, filed in December and March.
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Sexting scandal implicates Carion City youths
Officials in Carion City weigh disciplinary actions after a Denver Post report of a sexting ring involving hundreds of area high and middle school students who allegedly shared nude images. Law enforcement debates appropriate charges and consequences for minors.
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Branson discusses sexting cases and juvenile law
Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson says sentencing for sexual content involving minors varies by case and can include registering as a sex offender or court ordered therapy. He notes that juvenile cases are sealed, so exact numbers and outcomes aren’t public. He asserts Kansas has no gray area on minors exchanging explicit images. Please see SEXTING, page 8A.
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Regents chair calls for respect on campuses
Kansas Regents meeting heard Student Body President Jessie Pringle urge inclusive campuses as KU students spent over five hours debating minority issues at a marathon KU Commons session. She said the issue is nationwide and critical, while board chair Shane Bangert emphasized fostering an environment for people of all faiths.
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Brownback assails Obama refugee screening policy
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback criticized the White House for failing to reassure on preventing terrorists posing as refugees from entering the United States. He spoke after a 90 minute conference call with 34 governors who largely oppose accepting Syrian refugees. The White House called the call productive and noted governors’ questions on screening and resettlement. President Obama did not attend the call, which was led by Denis McDonough with senior officials from State Defense Homeland Security and Health and Human Services.
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Black Friday circulars to be published in Journal-World edition
Journal-World readers can preview dozens of Black Friday sales fliers in a special edition sold for 2 dollars starting at noon Wednesday at all Dillons in Lawrence. The edition, normally released on Thanksgiving Day, gives readers extra time to plan purchases while the circulars also appear in the Thanksgiving issue.
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Regents OK 350 Million Central District Plan Funding
The Kansas Board of Regents approved Kansas University's 350 million Central District project on Wednesday, detailing a novel funding mechanism to finance the initiative and advance campus modernization.
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