Larsen sworn in as Lawrence City Commissioner and calls to work
Lisa Larsen joined the Lawrence City Commission after a Tuesday vote, replacing a vacancy. The commission urged focus on hiring a city manager and moving forward with full strength, while Mayor Mike Amyx avoided a tied vote by backing Larsen. Larsen, a geologist and former business owner, has 19 years in Lawrence and no prior public office.
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Morgan
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Impeach the IRS director over Lerner affair
George Will argues for impeachment of IRS director Koskinen over Lerner emails and alleged targeting of conservative groups. The piece cites destroyed tapes, misleading testimony, and delayed disclosure, urging House action to test political accountability and media coverage.
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Horace Greeley
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Marie Giles Sues for Divorce and Alimony
Marie Z Giles of Emporia sues John T Giles of Lawrence for divorce and alimony after a marriage on March 9 in Emporia. She alleges he provided nothing during the 27 days they lived together, cursed her, and threatened to beat her if she did not earn money.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Marie Z. Giles
Emporia
John T. Giles
Lawrence
Marriage equality urged as Kansas denies birth certificate parity
A letter from United Church of Christ pastors criticizes Kansas for denying equal parental recognition on birth certificates for Jessica and Casey Smith. They plan a baptism where both parents will be invited to affirm their love and commitment. The writers urge the state to act to uphold justice and compassion.
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Public Forum on Marriage Equality Spells Daily Equality
A public forum discussed marriage equality stating it means equality not only on wedding day but every day. Speakers Rev. Peter A. Luckey Rev. Eleanor B. McCormick and Lawrence addressed the issue.
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Peter A. Luckey
Eleanor B. McCormick
Lawrence
Traffic principles for arterial streets in Lawrence
Tom Mulinazzi discusses keeping traffic on arterial streets in Lawrence. He notes Kasold as a main north-south arterial and mentions Princeton’s road dieting on a collector street. He questions reducing Kasold's carrying capacity.
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Lawrence
Princeton
Tom Mulinazzi
Public letter argues for roundabouts on Kasold instead of four lanes
Tom Worker-Braddock writes that Kasold should be redesigned from four lanes to three, citing roundabouts as a common, safer, and efficient traffic solution used nationwide. He argues congestion stems from four way stops and notes roundabouts reduce stopping when empty, improving walking and biking while maintaining vehicle flow.
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