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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 2018
Page
2
Information on running obituaries from Journal-World. Details include contact number 832-7151 and note that obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or families.
Alice Eleanor Achten, 85, of Lawrence, died April 26. Service set for 10 am Monday May 7 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Visit warrenmcelwain.com for full obituary and details of arrangements.
Graveside services for Elizabeth J Betty O Connor 93 of Stull are set for 10 am Tuesday at Stull Cemetery with Rev Faye Wagner officiating. She died April 26 2018 at Brookside Retirement Community Overbrook born Sept 28 1924 in Lawrence daughter of Frank and Irene Wulfkuhle. She was a homemaker and farm partner, a lifelong member of Stull United Methodist Church. Memorials to Stull United Methodist Church Capital Campaign Fund care of Rumsey Yost Funeral Home Lawrence KS 66044. Online condolences at rumsey yost com.
Debate over a reciprocity bill touches on constitutional carry in Kansas and permits for nonresidents. Rep. Brenda Landwehr’s amendment lowers the age to 18, allowing concealed carry in Kansas with a permit, including on campuses and in workplaces, sparking opposition from gun control groups. The measure must pass the Senate, return to the House, then reach Governor Colyer.
Pittsburg State University in southeast Kansas plans 19 full time layoffs due to stagnant state funding rising costs and enrollment pressures. Affected employees will be paid through June 16 and receive career placement help plus preferred status for 12 months. University joins to advocate for more state funding as enrollment declines especially among international students.
The plan adds funds for a five year K-12 education initiative to meet the Supreme Court order, with about 109 million for higher Medicaid and social services costs, 194 million for a fourth quarter retirement system payment, and 12 million for higher education. Revenue gains from an income tax overhaul enabled the increases, though critics warn of future deficits and legal risks if the court challenges the plan succeed.
House leaders defend a budget packed with spending after eight years without funds. Amendments sought to curb harassment settlements and restrict DNA about nondisclosure terms, while Kobach contempt penalties and fetal tissue research bans passed. Ward praised the package as needed, with a final House vote expected Saturday and Senate plans to debate Monday.
Erin Paden of the Bike Transportation Commission describes bike boulevards on 21st Street from Iowa to Massachusetts and on Lawrence Avenue from Harvard to Bob Billings, with measures like traffic dividers speed limits and bumps to deter through traffic. Costs total 350000 funded by 2017 2018 pedestrian and bicycle funds, with design elements and ADA sidewalk upgrades also planned.
Jacki and Shawn Love of Eudora welcome twin girls on Friday. Laura and Ryan King of Lawrence report a girl born on Friday.
The Journal-World notes it corrects significant errors brought to editors attention in this space. Readers are urged to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com to report errors for correction.
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