KU Hosts Lawyer to Speak on Free Speech
Charles D. Tobin, a Washington DC media lawyer, spoke at Kansas University School of Law on free speech and press protection in the post Snowden era. He urged broadening the press definition to include bloggers, tweeters and leakers to inform public discussion.
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United Way kick off seeks 1.8 million for Douglas County partners
The United Way of Douglas County hosted a theatre event at Theatre Lawrence with about 170 attendees to launch a campaign aiming to raise 1.8 million by December 31 for 29 partner agencies supporting education health and self sufficiency. As of now more than 300000 has been raised including 223000 from pace setter organizations led by co chairs Mark and Marsha Buhler.
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State Board Proposes Fingerprints for Licensed Educators
The Kansas State Board of Education votes to require fingerprint and background checks for teachers and administrators renewing licenses to flag disqualifying crimes. The board declines to request legislative action, noting regulatory authority could be more effective. About 35,000 current teachers and administrators would be affected.
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