Editorial on Propylon software glitches in Kansas legislature
Kansas lawmakers question value from a Propylon contract after $15.8 million spent over a decade on a bill drafting and public information system. The program suffers missing language, faulty data analysis, and delayed bills, prompting a bipartisan committee review and comparisons to a costly Oregon lawsuit settlement.
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Official reports deserve skepticism in modern policing
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues that official investigations into police use of force often reflect bias and limited inquiry. He cites historical injustices at West Point and high profile 2014 cases, criticizing two police use of force reviews on Tamir Rice and questioning whether officers acted reasonably. He urges skepticism of official findings and emphasizes civil rights concerns.
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Public Forum Opposes Kansas Concealed Weapons on Campus
Lawrence resident Jorge Soberon argues that tax cuts failed to boost Kansas economy and warns that legalizing concealed weapons on campuses risks unsafe conditions. He urges AM/college communities to oppose firearms on university grounds and protect safety.
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Kobach accused of misdirection at KU forum
The Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach faced criticism at a Kansas University event as he gave answers some described as misleading and evasive. Critics say he dodged questions on the Voting Rights Act legacy, using anecdotes that did not address the audience concerns. John Rury.
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KU football status seen as misfit to university values
Ray Finch argues that college sports distort university aims and urges KU to drop football. He suggests alternative campus activities like flag football or a city Red Dog event, criticizing the goal of a winning team as dull. He warns against equating school worth with athletic success.
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Women's Student Government votes to lengthen KU dates
Women at the University of Kansas may extend dating hours from 10:30 to 11 on Friday and Saturday and to 10 on Sunday after a Women’s Student Government Association meeting. The change aims to align with movie theatre schedules and allow return to housing before curfew. The article also notes alley dirt removal for Sixth street improvements and anticipated Heim electric line grading with 100 extra workers.
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