Kansas opens arrest affidavits to public under new law
Editorial outlines Kansas openness reforms requiring arrest warrants and supporting testimony to be public after arraignment in misdemeanors and after preliminary hearings in felonies. It notes exceptions for redactions, limits on blanket closures, and the need for courts and law enforcement to adapt, citing Leawood case challenges and calls for compliance.
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Douglas County
Kansas
Leawood
John Rubin
Law
Journal-World
Rubin
Election letters deadline for Journal World readers
During election season the Journal-World invites letters on campaign issues but not direct candidate endorsements. Letters must be received by October 30 to be considered for publication.
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Journal-World
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Arab world's vertigo drives clash over Islamic State strategy
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius reports that Arab observers doubt the regional crisis can be contained without a clear US plan. He notes Sunnis courted by a new national guard, ongoing air strikes, and tribal outreach amid mounting jihadist gains and internal tensions within Islamic State.
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Columbia Global Center
Middle East
United States
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Tve
America
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Syria
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Zumar
Anbar
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Kobane
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Iaq
David Ignatius
Washington Post Writers Group
Kansas Governor race shapes state’s future debate
Kansas voters face a defining choice between Gov. Brownback’s tax cut and smaller government plan and Democrat Davis’s promise to stop further tax cuts and reassess long term viability. The column urges all Kansans to vote Tuesday to decide the state’s course.
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Kansas
Spell
Arthur Laffer
Laffer
Eral Davi
Brownack
Davis
Brownback
Mike Hoeflich
Kansas University School of Law
Journal- World
Public Forum critiques proposed police station site
A letter writer argues the suggested location at the city edge favors northward away from residents and questions county exits within city limits. They urge a community serving site and new commissioners, criticizing current leadership and a $26 million price tag for a half baked plan. Letters must be 230 words or fewer and include name and contact details.
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Princeton
Iowa
23Rd
Haskell
East Lawrence
JR Neutel
Lawrence
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