Hidden workflow of city recycling revealed at tour
City leaders toured the curbside recycling program learning how blue cart materials are processed. An Eddy Current machine by Hamm Inc. uses strong magnetism to separate aluminum cans from recyclables as workers and air blasts sort bottles and other items.
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Lawrence Eyes Expanding Residential Recycling to Businesses
Lawrence officials voiced plans to present options for a commercial recycling service in early 2015 after strong demand from businesses following the residential curbside rollout. Tammy Bennett noted the discussion is coming sooner than expected as the city weighs expansion, rates, and implementation. Kathy Richardson said the department is exploring how to extend recycling to commercial users amid high interest. City commissioners will decide on expansion and pricing.
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Miller murder retrial on hold seeks Supreme Court ruling
Lawrence man Martin Miller, convicted in 2005 of first degree murder for his wife Mary Miller's July 28 2004 death, plans to ask the Kansas Supreme Court to compel the Douglas County District Court to disqualify the county’s district attorney’s office from his retrial.
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Tea party group backs Roberts as campaign enters final week
The Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund endorsed U S Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas on Tuesday, following a challenge from his primary rival. Rand Paul visited during a tense race, signaling a shift as conservatives move toward accepting the three term senator in a close final stretch.
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Amendment would allow raffle fundraisers in Kansas ballot
A proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot would let nonprofit, religious, charitable, fraternal, educational or veterans groups operate raffles as fundraisers. Raffles would involve tickets sold by eligible organizations with random drawings, but no electronic gaming, vending machines, or outside contracts.
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Kansas taxpayers footed 34000 in Kobach lawsuit costs
The state paid over 34000 in legal fees defending Secretary of State Kris Kobach in a suit filed by Democrat Chad Taylor. The expenditure comes amid a heated ballot battle over election rules and access.
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