Lawrence set to approve 2013 budget with police hires
Lawrence city commissioners are slated to approve a 2013 operating budget of 174 million dollars that would raise the property tax mill levy by 0.92 of a mill and fund three new police officers plus equipment. The plan includes 300000 for police gear and 275000 to hire and equip three more officers, with other small increases for pavement markings and an economic development incentives fund.
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Lawrence
Hugh Carter
Spencer Museum reveals hidden treasures stored away
On a typical day about 1,300 art objects greet visitors at the Spencer Museum of Art while roughly 37,000 more remain in storage. Edna Zillner, a 105 year old Pioneer Ridge resident, marked her birthday with a party but no candles due to the sheer number.
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Spencer Museum of Art
Edna Zillner
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McLemore Ready for Kansas Debut on European Tour
KU freshman Ben McLemore expresses excitement for the European tour exhibition opener, saying he finally gets to play for Kansas. He looks forward to stepping on the floor after weeks of anticipation.
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Kansas
Ben McLemore
Kansas disability wait list call for more state funding
Patti Essman, 58, of Lawrence, among over 8,500 Kansans on Medicaid home and community based services wait lists, pleads for more state help as she endures health problems and reliance on a wheelchair. Advocates urge increased funding. federal Olmstead investigations add pressure while Gov Brownback's administration negotiates with HHS and DOJ.
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Voting questions in Douglas County primary clarified
Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew answered voter questions about Kansas new ID law ahead of Tuesday’s primary. He urged provisional ballots if needed and explained ID requirements, address matching rules, and name matching, noting provisional votes can be counted after additional information is provided within seven business days.
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