Kansas commits $500 million for future emergencies
Gov. Laura Kelly signed the 2022 23 budget unlocking a $500 million reserve to handle future financial problems and fund pay raises and expanded state government. The measure forms the core of a $22 billion budget, with talks ongoing on groceries tax elimination amid a surplus from nine months of tax receipts. The forecast and debate pit Kelly against a GOP led legislature, with spring return set for April 25 to decide grocery tax removal timelines.
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Albert Wilson sues Kansas over wrongful rape conviction
Albert Wilson, 26, sues the State of Kansas in Douglas County Court claiming wrongful conviction and imprisonment for a January 2019 rape case. He seeks monetary relief, attorney fees, tuition aid, health care, a certificate of innocence, and purge of records. The DA dismissed the retrial and cautioned about restorative justice proceedings.
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Woman charged with sex crime against a 4 year old
Ashlyn Marie Sloan 29 of Lawrence faces aggravated indecent liberties with a child in Douglas County District Court for two July and December 2021 incidents involving a 4 year old. The case lists over 30 witnesses and hospital records. Booking logs show Sloan jailed about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and released on 100000 bond an hour later. she has a May 10 court appearance.
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KU to honor Invista chief Jeff Gentry with business award
Jeff Gentry, KU alumnus from 1983 and chairman CEO of Invista, will receive the University of Kansas School of Business distinguished alumni award this week. Invista, a Koch Industries subsidiary, produces chemicals for carpets fabric and other products and Gentry has led Invista as CEO since 2007. He also serves on Koch Industries board and KU governance groups with the award to be presented at a private reception today.
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Black Hills Energy to Give 125 Free Arbor Day Trees in Lawrence
Black Hills Energy launches a 125 tree giveaway in Lawrence starting Friday to promote energy savings through shade and wind-blocking trees. Residents can sign up at arborday.org/blackhillsenergy. trees will be delivered May through mid June on a first come, first served basis. The program partners with Arbor Day Foundation and the City of Lawrence and University of Kansas to plant three large trees in the community for Arbor Day April 29.
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Black Hills Energy
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