Moody's flags Kansas pension bonds as limited fix
Moody's Investors Service warned Kansas plan to issue 1 billion in pension obligation bonds will do little to fix KPERS funding and could create new budget pressures. The Aa3 rating faces skepticism about solving unfunded liabilities, with officials noting the move may be only a bridge while reforms and higher contributions are needed.
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Lawrence library cards to newborns through LMH program
Lawrence Memorial Hospital will place Lawrence Public Library card applications in newborn bags. The kit includes Books & Babies and storytime schedules. Kathleen O Leary Morgan says the aim is to foster reading early and link families to the Dr Bob Reader program offering a free book with the first library card.
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County budget plan keeps mill levy at 41.01 for 2016
Douglas County commissioners vote tonight on a proposed 79 million budget that would keep property tax rates steady at 41.01 mills from 2015. If approved, the 2016 budget would take effect Jan 1 2016. The plan maintains shelter funding at 115000 with potential future help contingent on balanced budgets.
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