Kansas budget strain fuels push for tax reform and services
Lawrence experts and lawmakers gathered at the University of Kansas as budget shortfalls tied to income tax cuts and sales tax shifts stir calls for tax reform. Participants highlighted Medicaid expansion, education funding cuts, and government consolidation while fearing diminished service delivery amid fiscal pressures.
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Buffalo pep rally features mascot and dodge demon clash
A school pep rally Thursday night included food and games. The Buffalo mascot led cheers while a student dressed as the Dodge City Red Demon was playfully tackled during the event.
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Deer vehicle crashes rise in Kansas fall, officials warn
Kansas wildlife officials warn of increased deer vehicle collisions this fall as rainy summers boost deer numbers. Peak crashes occur mid November during the mating season with Sedgwick County recording 374 and Burr County 356 in 2015.
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Kansas confronts shifting views on marijuana policy
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt ordered a statewide survey using a 19th century statute to gauge marijuana effects after Colorado legalization. Results from 380 agencies and district attorneys show rising potency and edible seizures, with enforcement varying by jurisdiction and possible public health concerns for youth.
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