Local officials push for four lane US-59 expansion in Kansas
Franklin and Ottawa county leaders celebrate the 12.9 billion state transportation package. The plan covers US-59 expansion to four lanes and system enhancements worth 1.05 billion. Local projects will be selected next summer with engineering safety criteria driving decisions and economic development affecting rankings.
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Franklin County
Federal and Texas abortion clashes raise parental notification concerns
Editors contrast a federal plan to bar minors crossing state lines for abortions with Texas laws requiring parental notification. The piece criticizes added hurdles for teens seeking abortions and highlights the potential dangers of disclosing private life details to judges. It argues for allowing trusted adult notification instead.
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Washington
Texas
Congress
Jennison courts faction on a Machiavellian chessboard
Lawrence writer David Awbrey reports that Kansas House Speaker Robin Jennison reshuffles leadership to reward conservatives while demoting rival Phill Kline. David Adkins replaces Kline as Appropriations chief, aligning with Gov. Bill Graves and corporate interests as Jennison’s strategy shifts power. Susan Wagle and Tony Powell gain key posts, reshaping policy on taxes, abortion, and gun rights amid intra GOP tensions and potential gains for Graves.
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House Taxation Committee
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Adkins
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Jim Garner
Kansas
Johnson County
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Garner
David Awbrey
Lawrence
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Call for tighter controls on nuclear lab visits after espionage
The author urges Congress to halt foreign scientist visits to sensitive US nuclear labs until counterintelligence programs are implemented and fully funded. He argues this will not curb collaboration with allies, but will strengthen security and accountability at DOE labs. He critiques DOE for prioritizing scientific openness over national security and cites GAO warnings.
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