Lawmakers clash as school funding vote looms
Kansas lawmakers return for the wrap up as Sen Karin Brownlee notes a lunch dispute over school finance. The three year 466 million boost for public schools would give Lawrence district 2.8 million next year. Justice Nuss recused himself after a March lunch with Morris and Brungardt. Morris released a memo detailing the five minute discussion. He urged moving on to funding and tax cuts while critics questioned the account. Senate aides and others urged focus on school funding amid probes and political jockeying.
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Medicare Part D signups shift to patient choice in 2007
The agency reports a transition from steering to patient choice as signups progress. Humana once dominated with low premiums under $10 monthly and pharmacy payments, but many seniors prefer other plans after pharmacist concerns. Jennifer Morris, 59, saw monthly drug costs drop from about 135–185 to 5 dollars with WellCare, crediting Senior Services staff for help.
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Prom season prompts party reminder across state
A letter writer urges parental responsibility under a 2004 law that can make a parent a class B misdemeanor offender with at least a 200 dollar fine for knowingly allowing underage drinking at home. In Lawrence, prosecutors cite a 300 dollar minimum, with statewide violations at 47 since July 2004.
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Abe & Jake's Landing
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Kim Liebl
Free State High School
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