Tax reflex editorial questions local tax solutions
Front page opinion in Jour nal-World criticizes Lawrence officials for overusing tax hikes to cover budget gaps. School leaders warn Kansas Legislature cuts could cost 1.7 million in state aid, prompting talk of raising local option budgets. City mayors debate a new 85,000 square foot police facility costing up to 30 million, with sales or property tax increases as funding paths. critics urge exploring non tax options and broader fiscal restraint.
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Journal-World
Lawrence
Kansas
Rick Doll
The Washington name clash and a buried history
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues the Washington NFL team's name echoes an era of Indigenous dispossession. He notes Minuit’s 1625 purchase of Manhattan, misvalued in dollars two centuries later, and opposes profits from a charity tie-in linked to Native sponsorships. He stresses Indigenous dignity and warns that scholarships cannot repair historical harms.
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Peter Minuit
Island of
Manhattan
Minuit
U.S
Washington
Snyder
Original Americans Foundation
National Indian Gaming Association
Notah Begay II Foundation
OAF
Crystal Echo Hawk
Notah Begay
USA Today
Leonard Pitts Jr
The
Miami Herald
Lawrence to build a modern city hospital in 1914
Dr. E. E. Stauffer and supporters hope Lawrence will open a city owned hospital in 1914. They point to progress by the Social Service league and a hospital ward now operating at the Social Service hall.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Lawrence
E. E. Stauffer
Social Service League
Kochs and donors spark tax debate in Saturday column
Lawrence letter writer defends Kochs amid slams and compares their 105.9 million in political giving to ActBlue, noting 7.9 million donors average 61.73 each. Calls tax cuts for the wealthy and oil interests a danger to broader society and health care access. Also mentions Lawrence City Commission April 8 decision on Kansas Relays.
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Koch
Koch Brothers
Forbes
Kochs
ActBlue
Graham Kreicker
Lawrence
Kansas Relays
Public forum on Rock Chalk Park occupancy for Kansas Relays
City commissioners approve a temporary certificate of occupancy for the track and soccer complex at Rock Chalk Park to host the Kansas Relays April 16 19 2014 amid debate over planning and back up options KU Athletics indicated no alternative. Community volunteers thanked KU students Riley Garrett Reece Matthew and Brennan for cleaning and outdoor work during a community service day.
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Rock Chalk Park
Kansas Relays
Kansas Athletics
Jayhawk
Journal-World
Amyx
Kansas
Riley
Garret
Reece
Matthew
Brennan
Kansas University
Koch brothers under fire over political spending and pollution
Koch brothers and Americans for Prosperity figure in a broad attack on their influence. The piece cites more than 30 million dollars in ads aimed at retaking the Senate, claims of pollution in North Carolina and Alaska, and a lawsuit by a Republican governor over cleanup. Mike Caron comments on conservative backing for the Koch agenda.
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Dolph Simons
Koch Brothers
Mr. Simons
Tim Phillips
Americans For Prosperity
Kochs
David
Charles Koch
Kansas
Senate
Kechs
Cape Fear River
North Carolina
Flint Hills Resources
Fairbanks
Alaska
Koch Industries
America
Land of Oz
Supreme Court
Mike Caron
Lawrence
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