Budget shortfall forecast for Topeka Kansas 2016
The Associated Press reports that ToPpERA Kansas faces a budget shortfall of 238 million dollars by July 2016, a gap larger than previously anticipated. The Legislative Research Department released figures to lawmakers showing a cash-on-hand deficit and a lower routine adjustment amount, highlighting strains tied to the Brownback tax cuts. The forecast feeds ongoing public debate over tax policy and state finances.
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Sam Brownback
Associated Press
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Topeka Man Faces Murder Charge in March Homicide
A 29 year old Topeka man Archie Lamont Robinson was booked into Douglas County Jail on suspicion of first degree murder and aggravated burglary in a March homicide in Lawrence. He was moved from Lansing Correctional Facility to Douglas County District Court to face charges related to the shooting death.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
Archie Lamont Robinson
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Lawrence Woman Sentenced for Christmas Stabbing Death
Marci Cully of Lawrence received a five year prison sentence Friday for a Christmas stabbing death. Lawrence police ask the public for assistance in investigating a recent death on New York Street.
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Mike Yoder
Journal-World
Haskell Avenue
23Rd
31St Streets
31St Street
Haskell
31St
South Lawrence Trafficway
Marci Cully
Lawrence
New York Street
Thunderstorms Forecast Drives Weather and Markets
The forecast calls for thunderstorms with a high near 88 and a low around 67. Page 10A covers the weather plus business, classifieds, comics, and obituaries.
Lawrence officials weigh 0.2 percent sales tax for police HQ
City commissioners plan to place a 0.2 percent sales tax increase on November ballots to fund a police headquarters. The plan would last nine years or until the project is paid, a smaller rate than the 0.25 percent option previously considered. The idea is to present a lower rate to voters while funding the project.
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Lawrence
Jayhawks Open Football Practice Led by Montell Cozart
Montell Cozart leads Kansas Jayhawks as they begin first football practice of the Ster season. The squad hit the field focusing on fundamentals and play installation with coaches directing drills and evaluating early depth chart potential.
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Montell Cozart
Jayhawks
Kansas AG plans Supreme Court appeal in Carr cases
Kansas Attorney General Derrek Schmidt said he will appeal the Kansas Supreme Court's July decision vacating the death sentences for Jonathan and Reginald Carr and another capital case. He seeks U.S. Supreme Court review, arguing federal constitutional standards were misapplied. The Carrs were linked to a December 2000 home invasion, multiple murders, sexual assaults, and a field-execution scene near Wichita. One victim survived. The high court vacated their death sentences in a 6-1 ruling.
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Kansas
Derek Schmidt
Kansas Supreme Court
Jonathan
Reginald Carr
High Court
Schmidt
U.S. Supreme Court
Kansas Court
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Wichita
Lawrence schools to boost student counseling and mental health services
Lawrence schools plan a Monday report to guide improvements in counseling and mental health support for students. Page 3A.
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