Inauguration tickets for Gov elect Brownback events
No tickets required for the January 10 swearing in at the State Capitol South steps in Topeka. VIP reception and inaugural dinner and ball on January 8 require tickets from brownbackinaugural.com, starting at $125 per person. For questions call 785-246-6322 or email inaugural@brownback.com.
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Sound Off Contact Line Prompt
A brief notice directs readers to call 832-7297 with questions for the Sound Off segment. The item functions as a reader inquiry channel and appears as a small community service note in the paper.
Best thing that happened to you in 2010
The question asks respondents in downtown Lawrence to reflect on the best event of 2010.Participants share personal milestones, local happenings, and memorable moments from that year, highlighting community and individual joys in the city.
Kansas Government Tax Shortfall Weighs Budget Plans
Kansas collected 489 million in December, 22 million below projections. Corporate income taxes lagged, contributing to a roughly 4 percent shortfall for the month and widening the year’s gap to about 23 million. Officials warn the deficit could grow into next year as stimulus funds fade. Brownback takes office January 10 as session opens.
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Kansas
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Senate
Jay Emler
Lindsborg
Mark Parkinson
Brownback
Parkinson
Sherriene Jones-Sontag
Kansas braces for tougher immigration push in Legislature
Kansas policymakers and Gov-elect Brownback weigh tough immigration steps as Kris Kobach readies to advise on legality and enforcement. The Kansas Chamber opposes sweeping employer verification, fearing penalties and lost business, while lawmakers eye a June 2008 style showdown after the January 10 oath.
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Lawrence man arrested for possession of stolen property
Lawrence police arrested a 40 year old man on charges of possession of stolen property after a traffic stop near West 24th Terrace. He drove a stolen 1995 Toyota Tercel from Checkers Grocery Store on Tuesday night and was later located about a block away. Bond was set at 1500 dollars. A Baldwin City man reported a $4500 single axle cement mixer stolen from Coving Drive between 8 am Tuesday and 8:30 am Wednesday.
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Lawrence Parents Welcome New Babies This Week
Rebecca Goering and David Davido of Lawrence report a boy born Wednesday. Marty and Lorena Tuley of Lawrence welcome a girl born Thursday. Benjamin and Rachelle Preston of Lawrence announce a girl born Thursday. Jonathan and Ashlie Heffner of Lawrence celebrate a boy born Thursday.
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David Davido
Lawrence
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Lorena Tuley
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Ashlie Heffner
Journal-World offers to correct significant errors
The Journal-World states its policy to correct all significant errors brought to editors. Readers are urged to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com if a mistake is suspected.
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Gas prices dip to $2.86 at Wood Oil on Second Street
The Journal-World reports gas at Wood Oil, 920 N Second St, priced at 2.86 per gallon. Readers urged to call 832-7154 if a lower price is found.
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