KU Leaders defend free speech over campus abortion display
Kansas University officials released a joint statement reaffirming First Amendment rights after a controversial Genocide Awareness Project display on campus drew protests from students and groups including the Black Student Union and Hillel. The university pledged safety, encouraged dialogue, and noted the display was invited by a student group, with contact numbers for safety concerns.
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Kansas University
Robert Hemenway
David Shulenburger
Center For Bio-Ethical Reform
Mission Hills
Calif
Black Student Union
Jewish Community Organization
Hillel
KU Pro-Choice Coalition
University of Kansas
University of Kansas Christian Legal Society
KU Department of Public Safety
Auditors flag Kansas patrol woes amid staff shortages
The Legislative Post Audit Committee heard a 54 page report detailing infighting at the Kansas Highway Patrol and a need for 93 additional troopers to meet road patrol and emergency response goals. Troopers and management blame each other while auditors found no nepotism but cited poor communication and an unresolved labor dispute.
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Topeka
Kansas Highway Patrol
Legislative Post-Audit Committee
Lonnie McCollum
McCollum
Mark Bruce
Bruce
Cindy Lash
Kansas State Troopers Assn
Steve Kearney
Troopers Union
AP Pato
Legislative Post
Col
Patrol
Foster care privatization under fire in Kansas report
Kansas Action for Children charges that state officials launched privatization of child welfare services in 1996 on nine faulty assumptions. The 39 page report criticizes lack of planning, limited input from judges and foster families, no pilots, and unprepared workers. It offers seven improvements including greater juvenile court involvement and more legislative oversight.
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Toreka
Kansas Action For Children
Gary Brunk
Lawrence
KAC
Brunk
Kansas
SRS
John Garlinger
EAC
Garlinger
Charity checkoff plan could fund wildlife in Kansas
Kansas AG candidate Dan Lykins proposes adding a Charity Checkoff to state tax returns to support wildlife. He trails two Kansas State Nebraska football game tickets auction with silent bids starting at 500 dollars. If a Kansan wins, funds go to Kansas Heart Assn and Cancer Assn. Nebraskans split with Nebraska charity.
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Kansas Heart Assn
Kansas Cancer Assn
Nebraska
Kansas
Auction for Kansas State Nebraska game tickets set
Two tickets for the Kansas State Nebraska football game in Manhattan on November 14 are up for auction with a $500 minimum bid. Silent bids must be submitted by October 26 and the top bidder announced October 30. Send bids to Dan Lykins at Attorney General Headquarters Topeka 66601.
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Dan Lykins
Manhattan
Kansas
Lykins
Kansas State
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