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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 2015
Page
3
A new poll shows Kansans lean moderately compared with Gov. Brownback and the GOP on taxes school funding and environmental and economic policy. Democrats acknowledge a tough sell to win voter trust to govern on those issues.
A Public Policy Polling survey of 1,217 likely voters conducted August 5 and 6 finds 76 percent say Kansas sales tax at 6.5 percent is too high and 72 percent support business owners. The results precede the Kansas Democratic Party DemoFest in Wichita amid debates over re branding and concrete policy proposals.
Wesley James Tolbert of Baldwin City and Caston James Coleman of Lawrence were charged in Douglas County District Court with conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery and attempted aggravated robbery. Coleman, previously convicted juvenile felon, faces criminal possession of a firearm by a felon. The two of four suspects were arrested after a nearly 12-hour pursuit.
Douglas County staff near completion of a draft report outlining goals for the Zoning and Codes Department. The plan could court an independent consultant to analyze best practices and estimate costs, with a draft expected for the County Commissioners within about a week, possibly on September 2.
Ramie and Kyle Smith of Baldwin City welcome a girl on Thursday. Courtney Cobb and Gage Snow of Lawrence have a son. Emilee McInroy and Kent Garren of Oskaloosa welcome a girl.
The Journal World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors attention and invites readers to contact the newsroom at (785) 832-7154 or email news ljworld dot com to report corrections.
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