U.S. Attorney General Holder tells Brownback new gun law is unconstitutional

Regardless of the constitutionality of this law, are any firearms or ammunition currently being manufactured in Kansas?

May 3, 2013 at 8:18 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Letter: Idiotic bill

Perhaps the writer penned this letter before the beginning of April, because according to the legislature's website, SB 163 was "Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507 " after moving to the House. Thus, it doesn't appeared to have made it to the governor's desk.

In addition, only one member of the Senate voted against the bill (38 ayes to 1 nay).

April 16, 2013 at 11:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Gun bills easily approved

Regarding the law limiting the federal government's ability to regulate "guns, ammunition, and accessories that are made . . . in Kansas," does anybody know if any guns or ammo are currently being made in Kansas?

Also, using the same legal logic, why doesn't the legislature pass a law outlawing federal oversight of other items that could be manufactured in Kansas: prescription medications, hard liquor, high explosives?

April 8, 2013 at 9:40 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Business-oriented political action committee gets big donations, endorses Chestnut, Farmer, Riordan in City Commission race

Is yesforlawrence.org the same type of organization as Lawrence United? It seems one is advocating for an issue and the other is advocating for specific candidates. Perhaps they are not subject to the same disclosure laws, but even if they are, the absence of donor names on their page hardly constitutes a refusal to disclose names (Lawrence United doesn't even appear to have a website). Having said that, I support full disclosure at all levels for all sorts of elections.

Plus, the yesforlawrence site clearly states the bond issue will not result in a tax increase--it doesn't say that they will spend money without getting it from the taxpayer.

March 19, 2013 at 12:38 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lawrence educator Kathleen Bowen named one of seven Kansas Master Teachers

Congratulations, Ms. Bowen! We are fortunate to have you in our community.

March 6, 2013 at 6:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Taking stock of Tuesday's City Commission election and wondering how school bond and recreation center issues will affect the general election

Thanks for that link. The article sheds a great deal of light on how the candidates view the issue.

February 27, 2013 at 4:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Taking stock of Tuesday's City Commission election and wondering how school bond and recreation center issues will affect the general election

Although probably no election should focus solely on one issue, it would be helpful to know how each of the remaining candidates would have voted on February 19 regarding preliminary approval of the rec center (we already know that Amyx voted no).

Chad, any chance you could ask this very specific question?

February 27, 2013 at 3:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

For some, campground is home, even in winter

The article indicates they make what little money they can by writing and selling things on the Internet. Selling their computers would seem to be akin to a carpenter selling his tools.

December 28, 2012 at 10:16 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Town Talk: O'Reilly Auto Parts to open Sixth and Kasold store by mid-November; dry cleaning business expands west; Lone Star Lake E. Coli levels rise; Baldwin working to keep Maple Leaf route clear

While the swimming season at Lone Star may be over, fishing and boating (and thus unintentional swimming) continue. Are there any possible health risks associated with incidental contact with the water?

October 17, 2012 at 8:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Offbeat Occupations: Doula wants positive experience for moms

Although the mothers and babies are the most immediate beneficiaries of a doula's presence, I can say from personal experience that, as the expectant dad, I'm incredibly thankful to have had a doula help with the births of our children. Not only did she suggest some things I could do to help out and not feel so clueless, she also brought us an awesome meal a few days later. In my mind, the whole experience was like climbing a big mountain for the first time: you can probably make it by yourself, but it's much easier and even a bit fun if you have a guide to help you on the way.

May 21, 2012 at 9:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )