Lawrence Commission Approves Transgender Protections
City commissioners approved adding gender identity to the anti discrimination code in a 4 1 vote after a lengthy debate. The measure bars discrimination by employers landlords and most businesses against transgender people or those not aligning with birth gender amid a polarized public showing. Mayor Cromwell defended the ordinance saying it is about ending discrimination while Commissioner Amyx opposed it.
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Kaw Valley Farm Tour Opens Weekend With 24 Farms
Douglas County hosts the seventh annual Kaw Valley Farm Tour this weekend with 24 participating farms. Visitors can see alpacas beekeepers and wineries among the attractions. Big 12 athletic directors met Tuesday to discuss league stabilization and potential expansion.
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Quote on marriage incentive audit cooperation cited
Sen. Anthony Hensley a Topeka Democrat notes people resist discussing personal matters with state officials. Conservatives challenge the audit's subjective responses from agency staff and clients as lacking reliability.
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U S Attorney Barry Grissom Visits Local Rotary
U S Attorney Barry Grissom is in town to address a local Rotary club meeting on Thursday. He will discuss federal crime policy and community safety efforts with Rotary members and residents.
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Veterans face a tough job market for returning service members
Veterans returning from service face a difficult civilian transition and tighter job markets. Andrew Foster, a former Navy technician, found work but notes the shift to civilian standards is challenging. With national unemployment at 9.1 percent and veteran joblessness higher, programs at the Lawrence Workforce Center help match veterans to suitable roles and provide extra training, as more veterans enroll in the Post 9/11 GI Bill.
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Enrollment decline prompts KU to act on shrinking numbers
Kansas University officials report fall enrollment fell 2.5 percent to 28,718, reflecting a drop from a 2008 record of 30,102. KU Medical Center up 2.3 percent while Edwards Campus credit hours rose. Lawrence campus headcount declined.
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Moneyball praise from baseball stats pioneer Bill James
Lawrence resident Bill James, sabermetrics pioneer, weighs in on the film Moneyball saying it is terrific and offers a warm original perspective on baseball. He notes the script references his ideas, though no Bill James character appears, and calls the film a well-crafted portrayal by nonbaseball fans. James has long written for hardcore fans and holds two World Series rings with the Red Sox.
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