Brownback Pushes Retirement Incentive to Trim Payroll
Governor Sam Brownback urged voluntary retirement incentives to shrink the state payroll while promising not to replace many retirees. KOSE said the plan skirted legal duties to meet with the union in good faith and warned of staffing strains after major budget cuts and 2,000 unfilled positions. Department heads cited employees working extended shifts as justification for the program.
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Crop outlook sinks to very sad amid extreme heat and drought
Lack of rain and furnace-like temperatures push soil away from foundations, cut power, and send residents to hospital for heat injuries. County farmers face severe losses with corn yields halving to about 60 bushels per acre on 26,000 acres, risking more than 1.5 million bushels of feed corn. Bill Wood of K State research cautions the outlook remains dire as summer drought persists.
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Record heat in Lawrence recalls 1936 Dust Bowl era
Lawrence tied into a blistering run with 108 degree heat the 15th triple digit day this summer. The 1936 season still holds the record for 58 days at or above 100 and a 19 day stretch from August 9 to August 27 during the Dust Bowl era.
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City approves 2012 budget with police expansion
Lawrence city commissioners approved a 2012 budget and a property tax increase Tuesday despite last minute objections. A plan to add four new police officers prevailed, while a two-officer option failed. Mayor Cromwell and commissioners Carter and Dever supported the broader expansion, including using funds from an expiring federal grant for an existing detective position. Schumm and Amyx backed only two new officers.
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Kansas Congress Split Over Debt Ceiling Legislation
Kansas senators Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran split on the debt ceiling bill. Roberts voted for the measure signed by President Obama. Moran opposed it. In the House, Lynn Jenkins and Mike Pompeo backed the bill while Kevin Yoder and Tim Huelskamp opposed it. Roberts framed it as a necessary stopgap to avoid default. The bill raises the borrowing limit and triggers spending controls, drawing mixed support from Kansas Republicans.
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Afternoon storm joins social media updates
A brief note invites readers to follow LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for afternoon storm coverage and real time updates.
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Extreme Makeover Builds House for War Veteran in Ottawa
We travel to Ottawa to report on Extreme Makeover finalizing a veterans housing project. The episode follows crews as a house is reconstructed with a community push and pledge drive.
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Senate OKs Emergency Legislation to Avert Default
The Senate passed emergency legislation 74 to 26 on Tuesday to avoid a first ever government default. President Barack Obama signed the bill about an hour later, capping a fight between ten Republican House factions and Democrats who control the Senate.
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