Kansas panel shuns district consolidation talk before elections
The K-12 Student Performance and Efficiency Commission, created after a Supreme Court aid order, heard drafts from Sam Williams proposing cuts to teacher bargaining, bond limits, and possible district mergers. Members avoided consolidation, delaying any such discussion until after November elections, amid rural town fears of losing schools.
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City to buy rock for jail yard work and street repair
Lawrence city commissioners directed Commissioner Cleland to purchase about 20 cords of rock for prisoner labor at the city jail. The rock is intended to supply material to repair several streets in need of surface work.
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Close Iowa Senate race shifts amid campaign contrasts
In Urbandale Iowa the Ernst Braley battle tightens with Real Clear Politics showing a 0.2 point tie as Ernst the 5 foot 2 grandmother and National Guard lieutenant colonel campaigns across all 99 counties. Braley a four term Democrat faces scrutiny over Keystone XL and Obamacare while Iowa politics mix ethanol culture and campaign finance tensions.
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Baseball’s 2013 record revenues herald 2014 optimism
MLB posted 11th straight year of record industry revenues above 8 billion and eyes 10 billion in 2014. Attendance surpassed NHL NBA and NFL totals, with 2013 regular season and postseason draws of 74,028,227 and 1,681,954 respectively. Minor leagues pushed total pro baseball past 120 million.
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Public Forum shows police facility needs in Lawrence
A reader urges the city to address Lawrence Police Department facility needs and outdated systems. The letter notes a long history since 1993 with projected costs and calls for action after years of meetings and study sessions.
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