DCF seeks extra 24.3 million for child welfare staff
Kansas Department for Children and Families plans to request 24.3 million more over three years to hire additional staff to investigate child abuse and neglect cases. Secretary Gina Meier-Hummel announced the request, on top of Gov. Colyer's 16.5 million request. Lawmakers resume after a nine day wrap-up session to consider funding.
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Jeff Colyer
Statehouse
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Americans for Prosperity fights Douglas County tax plan
A Koch-backed group campaigns against a countywide half cent sales tax in Douglas County. A door hanger branded as Americans for Prosperity argues the tax would raise costs, while officials note the revenue funds jail and behavioral health projects. Local groups including NAACP and Justice Matters oppose the measure.
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Charles Koch
Lawrence
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Junction City
NAACP
Justice Matters
Kansas
Lawr en ce Police HQ details curb timeline and budget
Lawrence officials shared specifics about the 17 million dollar Lawrence Police Department headquarters. The 2018 budget increased property taxes by 125 mills to fund phase one. The City Commission approved building on city property at 5100 Overland Drive behind Walmart near Sixth and Wakarusa and Free State High School.
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Police outline two phase plan for HQ upgrades
Police Captain Anthony Brixius outlined phase one priorities for the headquarters project, listing 28 components across two levels. Top items include Chief Information Technology, outbuilding for large vehicles, fitness room, budget analysis, public affairs, records, and long term evidence and crime analysis. Phase two envisions a training center with a range, armory, simulation room and training room, funded separately.
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Lawrence School Board Reassesses 2018-19 Spending Priorities
The Lawrence school board reviewed how to spend new funds for the 2018-2019 year amid uncertain revenue from the Legislature. Finance chief Kathy Johnson outlined high priorities including 11 new positions, additions to staff, and upgrades in fringe benefits, with SRO positions debated as city-employee roles.
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Jeff Colyer
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Stolen Honda flees in chase ending in garage crash
A silver Honda Accord stolen from Indiana Street led to a high speed pursuit in Lawrence. The vehicle ran a red light and two stop signs before crashing into an attached garage on West 27th Terrace. Suspect fled but was found in a Belle Haven backyard and jailed on charges of stolen property possession, felony fleeing and traffic violations.
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