County Justice clash over mental health tax ballot
Douglas County Commission opposes Justice Matters push to force a future ballot on mental health funding. The group plans to use a state law to require a property tax measure funding only mental health projects, but county officials say the law does not compel a referendum.
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Inauguration marks Girod as KU’s 18th chancellor
Girod outlined goals to extend the University of Kansas reach during his inauguration ceremony at the Lied Center. About 1,100 attendees including alumni, faculty, community members, and leaders were present. Gov. Jeff Colyer helped introduce Girod, recalling their early careers in Kansas City.
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Kansas forecast boosts tax receipts for schools funding
A new fiscal forecast from legislative researchers university economists and state officials increases projected tax collections through June 2019 by 540 million dollars. The update replaces the November forecast and influences calls for extra school funding while a top Republican pushes for tax cuts under Gov. Jeff Colyer.
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Lawrence High students walk out on Columbine anniversary
Hundreds of Lawrence teens joined a National School Walkout protest against gun violence on the 19th Columbine anniversary. About 300 LHS students left classes at 10 am for 17 minutes of silence, with Chisato Kimura and Sami Turner citing gun violence statistics and Elliott Bradley urging action.
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