Kansas school funding hits delays amid push for tax plan
Schools face solvency gaps as a 196 million payment due December 1 is postponed to December 30 and a 75 million special education funding due December 15 shifts to January. Lawmakers convene January 11 amid talk of tax increases to stabilize funding, with Education Board members split on raising taxes.
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City moves forward on depot project and bioscience site
The Lawrence city commission backed nearly 600000 in federal funds to repair the depot roof install a fire sprinkler system and add heating and sidewalks with an estimated 135 million in total improvements. They also unanimously approved purchasing the former Dread Labs building for 29 million to host CritiTech and attract bioscience firms with bond coverage from lease income.
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County to Reconsider 1 Percent COLA After State Budget Cuts
Douglas County commissioners will revisit their budget decision on a 1 percent cost of living raise for 2010. With state cuts totaling 259 million announced, officials weigh impacts on social services and whether to honor the COLA, to be reflected in January paychecks. The 4 p.m. meeting will be at the Douglas County Courthouse.
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