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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 2011
Page
8
Lawrence urges city and state action to reveal higher sales taxes from special districts. Editor warns that lack of sign disclosures hides tax differences that affect shopper choices and retail attraction. Commission seeks ordinance to post notices, urging legislators to require transparency across Kansas.
Colorado case centers on Douglas County scholarship program permitting funds for private and religious schools. A court halted the program citing constitutional concerns about compelled support, while backers argue the program is neutral and backed by precedent from the Supreme Court. The dispute involves families like the Oakleys and Andersons, the Institute for Justice, and local private schools relying on the aid.
Leonard Pitts Jr. lauds Rep. Maxine Waters for her blunt stance at a California jobs summit. He argues civility has degraded as political dialogue is hostage to extremism, calls for a viable third party, and endorses Waters’s blunt line as a response to partisan gridlock.
Lawrence voters are asked to approve up to 1 million dollars in general obligation bonds for construction of the Holcom Recreation Center after costs rose by 300 thousand since the April 1985 approval. City commissioners unanimously moved to place the measure on November ballots.
The Journal World invites letters under 250 words on public interest topics. Submissions may be edited for clarity and length without altering viewpoints. Include name address and phone number. mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email letters ljworld com.
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