Appeals court may block citizen proof for voter form
A federal appeals court signaled support for voting rights groups seeking to bar Kansas Georgia and Alabama from requiring U S citizens proof when using the national voter registration form The challenge argues the change by a federal election official undermines registration efforts and rights in federal elections The case fits a wave of suits against state voting rules aimed at minority turnout and follows earlier rulings against voter ID requirements in North Carolina and Texas.
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KU Band Day Returns With Parade and Show
The University of Kansas School of Music hosts the 69th Annual KU Band Day on Saturday. More than 20 high school bands from Kansas and Missouri will participate in the event, which includes a parade and halftime show.
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Trump leads Kansas in polls while Clinton ahead nationally
Two August polls by The Washington Post and Morning Consult show Donald Trump with a Kansas edge at 49 to 37 percent while Hillary Clinton leads nationally in electoral votes 244 to 126 with 168 tossups. Previous GOP Kansas shares average 58 percent vs Democrats 38 percent.
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Former Lawrence Mayor faces embezzlement charge in Kansas
Former Lawrence Mayor Jeremy Farmer appeared in federal court in Topeka on a single count of interstate travel of embezzled funds from Just Food. He pleaded not guilty though his attorney said a guilty plea may be reconsidered, with potential penalties up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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Lawrence Public Library Earns Spot Among World’s Most Beautiful
Lawrence Kansas library gains recognition as one of the world’s most beautiful places. The piece notes its redesigned expanded space and growing renown in the city, highlighting architecture and public access as key elements. Chad Lawhorn reports for LJWorld.
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