Aquifer addiction in Kansas prompts renewed alarm
Editorial decries ongoing Ogallala Aquifer depletion as water pumped for corn and cattle remains far above recharge. Cites Kansas State University study led by David Steward warning wells, cattle, and regional economy west of U S Highway 81 face risk without major pumping cuts and policy action.
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Obama Defends Congress Role As Syria Crisis Deepens
George Will argues Obama pressures Congress while criticizing its sovereignty, noting past use of present votes in Illinois and urging accountability. He recalls Dempsey's caution, Cameron's vote fiasco, and Eisenhower's restraint to warn against unchecked executive action in foreign policy.
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Washington Post Writers Group
Old Home Town Years Ac TM
The advance guard of the student population is arriving in Lawrence already. Many new residents move here as parents relocate to support their children studying at Mount Oread. Each year many families come to Lawrence for this purpose.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Lawrence
Mount Oread
Debating Kansas Court of Appeals selection change
The column opposes the switch from the older nominating process for the Kansas Court of Appeals and notes the governor Caleb Stegall nomination. It argues the change risks politicizing the judiciary and contends the old system did not yield liberal judges, while acknowledging legislative action and the governor's approval.
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Stegall's Kansas Court of Appeals bid faces criticism
KU Law professor Mike Hoeflich defends Caleb Stegall against personal and political attacks tied to a new judicial selection system. He argues baseless bias claims arise from opposition to method changes and notes Stegall’s prior rejections and clients as lawful professional defense.
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KU School of Law
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