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Journal-World Editorials

Editorial: Poor process
J-W Editorial
May 19, 2013
If there ever was a perfect example of talking out of both sides of your mouth, City Hall officials and some city commissioners have provided it to city taxpayers.
Editorial: Bidding debacle
J-W Editorial
May 17, 2013
The no-bid arrangement that city officials accepted for Rock Chalk Park is looking like a costly mistake for city taxpayers.
Editorial: Gun law costly
J-W Editorial
May 16, 2013
It will be disappointing to shift needed resources to metal detectors and security screening.
Editorial: Court case
There’s no need for city officials to reopen discussion of lighting tennis courts near Lawrence High School.
J-W Editorial
May 15, 2013
Like volleys back and forth across the net, the issue of lighted tennis courts is being served up again for the Lawrence City Commission.
Editorial: Assault action
It’s way past time for military and elected officials to address the growing epidemic of sexual assault in the military.
J-W Editorial
May 14, 2013
Last week’s Pentagon report on sexual assaults in the military will be difficult to ignore.
Editorial: Discuss designation
Granting historic designations to nine properties east of downtown would have a significant impact on future development in East Lawrence.
J-W Editorial
May 13, 2013
East Lawrence property owners recently received a notice from the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Department informing them a public meeting is scheduled for Thursday to consider the nomination of nine properties to the Lawrence Register of Historic Places.
Editorial: Shirking state
J-W Editorial
May 12, 2013
Some recent state spending decisions raise real questions about the legitimate role of government. When Gov. Sam Brownback spearheaded the move to eliminate funding for the Kansas Arts Commission, he contended that promoting the arts across Kansas was not a legitimate use of taxpayer money.
Editorial: Parking plans
J-W Editorial
May 10, 2013
Parking is a big deal in Lawrence, as evidenced by a couple of negotiations recently resolved by the Lawrence City Commission.
Editorial: Budget focus
J-W Editorial
May 9, 2013
Kansas legislators should focus their wrap-up session on budget matters and leave most other issues for another time.
Editorial: Sports tragedy
Violent attacks on referees and umpires should be a wake-up call for everyone involved in athletic competition.
J-W Editorial
May 8, 2013
The death last weekend of a youth soccer referee who had been punched by a 17-year-old player is tragic in a number of ways.

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