Royal run brings Royals fans in Lawrence to fore
Lawrence residents, KU basketball fans among Royals baseball supporters as the Royals post a dramatic postseason run. Many local events were altered to avoid World Series conflicts, with some crowding the stands and others delaying plans to catch updates on phones. The team exceeded expectations despite a narrow final loss, earning new local fans.
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New Hampshire Street traffic plan eases construction disruption
After a tough summer with road work city officials and developers revise plans for the 800 block of New Hampshire Street to keep two-way traffic during most construction. The plan adds on street parking removal on the west side and reserves spaces in a city lot to aid customers. Short lane closures may occur for water line work and brief periods during the project.
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Stage set for Republican victory in Washington
In a political analysis the piece argues elections hinge on the economy amid the weakest recovery in two generations. It notes President Obama's 13-point underwater ratings on the economy and his quest to reduce inequality, while the rich gain at the expense of broader prosperity.
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Washington Post Writers Group
Obama era crisis deepens voter doubt and disarray
Charles Krauthammer critiques the Obama administration amid Obamacare, VA, and IRS fallout. cites global turmoil, Islamic State challenges, and public distrust in government. He argues a weak U S response feeds a Democratic decline, shaping a possible Republican surge in elections.
Impartial judiciary letter to the editor in Kansas
Judge Deanell Tacha urges readers to support a fair impartial judiciary and avoid political influence in judge selection. She promotes Kansas merit system and stresses informed voting on Tuesday with nonpolitical background information at the NAWS link.
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10Th Circuit
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Lawrence
Public Forum Critiques Spending in Lawrence
Ross Duffy of Lawrence voices concern over parking garage and town construction costs. He argues for better priorities before funding a new police center and warns higher sales taxes would hit middle and lower classes. He urges residents to vote with these concerns.
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Ross Duffy
Police plea for new Ith police facility
Jean Dirks urges voters to fund a new police building after touring the Ith and Massachusetts station. She highlights leaks requiring tarps over servers, inadequate showers, cramped break room and conference area, overflowing evidence storage, and limited writing space, arguing better facilities boost morale and efficiency.
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Jim Welsh
Police Chiefs Office
Tax concerns in Lawrence over big local spending
The Lawrence area faces concerns over rising public spending starting with Rock Chalk Park and the new library project. Residents and officials weigh financial impacts, project scope, and long term costs amid debate over prioritizing amenities and services.
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Pride in Police Endorses Temporary Tax for New Facility
Lawrence resident Gary Rexroad advocates a brief 0.02 percent sales tax to fund a new police facility. He praises Chief Khatib and the department, urges community support, and argues the tax will cover about 30 percent of building costs to keep officers safe and serve the growing city.
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