Richey challenges Francisco over pass votes in Kansas Senate
Republican challenger Meredith Richey accuses State Senator Marci Francisco of voting "pass" 187 times in 12 years. She cites a 2006 resolution condemning Westboro Baptist Church protests at soldier funerals and notes Francisco’s defense that the vote did not honor church state separation.
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Kansas Supreme Court weighs Mission driveway tax challenge
The Kansas Supreme Court is asked to decide if Mission’s 2010 transportation utility fee, billed to all improved property, is a fee or an illegal excise tax. The case, sparked by Heartland Apartment Association, questions if funds for street maintenance and projects come from a proper fee or a broad tax. Local groups filed friend of court briefs, with debates over legislative power and property impact.
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KU Leaders Debate University Policy Program and Governance
KU faculty and staff leaders discussed the University Policy Program in a Senate meeting. Professor Jonathan Clark criticized the 2014 policy as top down and not subject to University Governance. The Executive Committee debated notifying the Senate president before broad policy enactments, but tabled action for now.
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Faith group calls for immediate crisis center in county
Justice Matters released six recommendations on Douglas County criminal justice reform urging immediate creation of a mental health crisis intervention center and suspension of funding for the jail expansion plan. The report favors data based analysis by Vera Institute or Justice Management Institute and more use of diversion and behavioral health programs.
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Robbery at Days Inn in Lawrence leaves victim shaken
Police report an early morning armed robbery at Days Inn on 730 Iowa Street in Lawrence. A man says his driver’s license, Air Jordan shoes, and a Star Wars jacket were stolen. Nine officers responded. no arrests yet.
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