Voter education push aims to broaden Kansas registration
The League of Women Voters of Kansas partners with professors from Washburn Emporia State and Fort Hays State to pilot a one to seven day course teaching Kansas students how to register. The program targets high schools community colleges and universities urging broader adoption before the November 2016 election. The course responds to many young voters on the suspense list and seeks to simplify proof of citizenship requirements while awaiting potential policy changes.
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Florida bill ups the pace of religious freedom debate
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts Jr. critiques Florida Representative Julio Gonzalez for filing a religious freedom protection bill that would allow health care providers and adoption agencies to refuse services based on conscience. The piece argues the measure targets gay people and others, echoes Arkansas and Indiana controversies, and warns it would harm tourism and faith communities.
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Football protests spark law concerns in Lawrence
Lawrence Daily Journal World reports that football enthusiasm among University students drew official condemnation as property destruction occurred during demonstrations. City officials and Chancellor Strong unite to denounce the bonfire built from a removed outbuilding on Vermont Street over two consecutive nights.
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PUBLIC FORUM Nothing new in Benghazi hearing smear claim
The letter contends the Benghazi Committee hearing failed to reveal new facts and continued a smear against Hillary Clinton. It accuses Republicans of not calling key security witnesses, misusing questions about Sidney Blumenthal, and points to transcript- and testimony-related disputes as evidence the investigation was politically motivated. Ben Cobb, Lawrence
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KU letter defends pharmacy kudos amid critique of hires
A reader defends KU School of Pharmacy praise in the Saturday Column Oct 24, criticizing insinuations about university appointments and questioning critiques of administrators and committees. The letter supports Foundation Distinguished Professors and urges adherence to letters policy for public forums.
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Propylon CEO Addresses Kansas Legislature Software Issues
Propylon says Kansas taxpayers deserve prudent use of public funds and addresses implementation problems in the state legislative software. The firm notes workarounds were created, delays occurred, and ongoing collaboration aims to fix issues, improve transparency, and ensure the system functions as designed.
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