Replica of Topeka anti slavery constitution on display
A replica of the 1855 Topeka Constitution, drafted during Bleeding Kansas, was unveiled in Topeka at the library and will be viewable there. The original 26 page document remains in Washington, D C, as a historic artifact. Don Lambert noted the find and preservation effort centers on Topeka Constitution Hall.
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Topeka
Kansas
National Archives
Washington, D.C
Don Lambert
Constitution Journal
Washington
Kansas AG files lawsuit over door-to-door pavement scam
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt filed suit in Shawnee County District Court against George H. Swartz and James J. Swartz, alleging deceptive practices in a door-to-door asphalt paving operation with eight names. Three complaints from Douglas and Shawnee counties cited, including failure to disclose total prices and provide receipts that show contract cancellation rights.
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Kansas
Derek Schmidt
Attorney General
Jackson
Jefferson
Riley
Shawnee County
George H. Swartz
James J. Swartz
Attorney General’s
Consumer Protection
Douglas
Shawnee
Schmidt
City to consider buying street lights
Lawrence city commissioners will reexamine purchasing its roughly 3,500 street lights from Westar Energy. Commissioner Bob Schumm says the move could save money and improve sustainability as rates rise and new lighting tech emerges. City Manager David Corliss notes renewed feasibility after prior 2009 consideration.
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Lawrence
Westar Energy
Bob Schumm
David Corliss
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