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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 2015
Page
3
Kansas papers list the year’s top stories led by a budget shortfall that pushed lawmakers to raise sales and cigarette taxes while revenue underperformed. The list also notes a long awaited World Series title, with a projected $160 million deficit for the next fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016, and warnings the budget woes could widen.
A Kansas Supreme Court review of a lower court order to boost K-12 funding by at least 548 million dollars per year frames 2015. The Kansas City Royals won their first World Series since 1985 by defeating the Mets in Game 5, with Ned Yost praising the team. Kansas also advanced gay rights, easing birth certificate access following court rulings.
Lawrence Parks and Recreation offers an indoor open gym for all ages at a $5 admission. Gymnastics Open Gym runs in two sessions for two age groups at two locations, including Sports Pavilion Lawrence at 100 Rock Chalk Lane. Both sessions run during winter break to help release stir crazy energy.
Classes for ages 1 to 5 with a parent run 9 to 10 a.m. and 10 15 to 11 15 a.m. on Wednesday. See KIDS page 4A for details.
Derby Police Chief Robert Lee announced a pilot project to equip four school resource officers with body cameras, costing about 7400 dollars and aiming for a March rollout. The yearlong trial could lead to cameras for all 47 officers, as the Wichita Eagle reported.
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