Lawrence attorney named president of health insurer
Lawrence attorney Matt All will become president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas on April 1, replacing Andrew C. Corbin who retires after 41 years with the insurer. All, 46, currently EVP and general counsel, has been with the company since 2006 and will lead the 1,600-employee operation covering most of Kansas except Johnson and Wyandotte counties.
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City considers tax rate impact after audit findings
City commissioners reviewed an external audit by RSM on billing practices tied to land and building leases. The audit found $690,000 in unbilled or unpaid payments and recommended automation of billing and audits to improve processes.
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Tax bill details touch KU coaches and higher education
The plan, including near doubling the standard deduction, affects KU coaches Bill Self and David Beaty with tax rates and potential charitable deductions. Kansas officials warn itemized deductions may shrink, possibly reducing gifts to university endowments. Lawmakers, including Kansas delegation members, defend reform as promoting growth amid a high national debt. The bill heads to the Senate with Senators Roberts and Moran signaling support.
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Lawrence tourism growth faces hotel room shortages and Airbnb impact
The Town Talk column notes renovations at the former Holiday Inn now a DoubleTree reduced room supply and highlights how visitors spend on food, drink, and transportation. It cites 2016 lodging at 42.6 million and says Douglas County tourism accounts for about 5.5 percent of local jobs, with a 3.75 percent state share. Airbnbs add 80 to 90 daily rooms, altering the market, while leaders discuss a downtown conference center and hotel plans.
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Lottery draw snippet with Powerball and Mega Millions numbers
A clipped note shows Saturday Powerball numbers 9 35 37 50 63 and Tuesday Mega Millions 28 37 39 42 58 with a 1 and 2 in parentheses indicating uncertain or secondary lines. The fragment records lottery results and ticket markings without context.
Lawrence Families Welcome New Babies This Week
Erica Hill-Skar and Jeff Skar announce the birth of a girl in Lawrence on Monday. Kyle and David Hill welcome a boy in Lawrence on Tuesday. Matt and Benita Jones celebrate a girl birth in Lawrence on Tuesday.
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Corrections Policy Announcement at Journal-World
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors, inviting readers to call 785-832-7154 or email news ljworld com if they believe an error occurred. The notice emphasizes prompt, transparent corrections and reader engagement.
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