Kansas weighs funding plan for 50 year water future
Sloan and Rep. Tom Sloan chair a new Water and Environment Committee to review funding for a 50 year plan drafted by a blue ribbon panel. KDHE data show Ogallala Aquifer supports billions in beef and corn output, with reservoirs supplying two thirds of eastern Kansas, while drought projections threaten water and irrigation. A proposed funding route would tax a tenth of a cent from sales tax, but budget strain and school spending pressure may stall action.
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Yuletide community dinner brings volunteers and joy
In the church basement at 946 Vermont St a yearly Christmas Day dinner brings together volunteers and neighbors. Tables fill with turkey ham stuffing green beans and potatoes while bakers offer pies. Musicians from the Americana Music Academy provide carols as guests share meals and conversation.
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Engstrom
Vermont St
Sarah Wallace
Brooks Hanson
Greg Pelligreen
Pelligreen
Americana Music Academy
Lawrence
Suit over EKG priority and false claims at LMH
LMH argues EKGs take priority over registration to avoid heart muscle loss and preserve survival. Duffy alleges millions. LMH contends no falsified data or fraudulent government claims. Depositions show LMH employees dispute her charges. Duffy, employed 2009 to 2013, says she was fired over objection to times, LMH cites a threatening text. Duffy seeks 11 000 per false claim plus profits and costs. Countersuit claims breach of termination agreement and fraud. Duffy denies. Pretrial conference set for June 2017. trial date not yet scheduled.
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Postmaster address changes notice in Lawrence Journal-World
A postal update directs readers to mail address changes to Lawrence Journal-World at P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888 USA Periodicals post age paid at Lawrence Kansas and notes Alliance for Audited Media and Associated Press membership.
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Kan
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Journal-World invites readers to report errors
The Journal World states a policy to correct significant errors brought to editors' attention. Readers are urged to contact 785-832-7154 or email news ljworld com to report mistakes.
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