Lawrence plastic bag ban aims to curb disposable bags
Law rence moves toward a March 1 2024 start for a broad ordinance banning single use plastic bags with limited exemptions. The Lawrence City Commission adopted Ordinance 9996 setting fines for violators and outlining impacts on small businesses, restaurants and retailers amid questions about enforcement and outcomes.
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Federal money helps keep kids out of foster care in Kansas
Kansas programs funded by the Family First Act are expanding to keep children out of foster care. Proponents cite high success rates at St. Francis Ministries and Community Solutions Incorporated, with figures reaching 87 to 99 percent in family preservation and avoidance of new arrests. Foster-Adopt Connect reports every child in its two-year program avoided foster care.
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Kansas ACLU seeks strict boundaries on KHP vehicle searches
District Court Judge Kathryn Wratil eyed unprecedented court oversight of the Kansas Highway Patrol to curb patrols entry tactics during traffic stops. The ACLU and KHP filed briefs on remedies, following a July decision finding unconstitutional police actions during vehicle searches in a Fourth Amendment context.
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