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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 2013
Page
2
Journal World obituary policy informs readers that obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or families and provides a contact number 832-7151 for information on running obituaries. The notice emphasizes submission provenance and guidance for obituary listings.
Richard L. Dick Farran 70 of Lawrence died Friday February 1 at his home. Memorial services are pending at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. rumsey-yost.com
Kansas University vice provost for diversity and equity Fred Rodriguez plans to retire, saying he wants to leave on his own terms. Over 35 years he helped launch the Professional Development Schools Alliance and the Center for Teaching Excellence, boosting minority and low income student access and faculty diversity at KU.
Governor Brownback proposes a three year path to lower personal income tax with the final goal of elimination. He would curb homeowner deductions for mortgage interest and real estate taxes to balance the budget. He favors keeping the state sales tax at 6.3 percent over a scheduled drop to 5.7 percent and wants to shift 245 million dollars in highway funds over two years to support public schools. Last year the governor signed cuts in income tax rates and eliminated income tax for 191 000 small businesses, also ending several credits for low income residents including the food sales tax rebate. Statehouse reporter Scott Rothschild can be reached at 785-423-0668.
The Kansas House weighs a bill to permit religious symbols on public lands if tied to a community's history, sparked by Buhler's cross on a city symbol. Critics argue constitutional conflict. supporters say establishment clause allows religious involvement in government.
Savings Friedline and Elliott of KU Social Welfare study birth gifts for all children, aiming to curb college debt and boost persistence. They cite ASPIRE Act proposals and a U S Education Department pilot as evidence of potential impact, emphasizing psychological shifts toward viewing college as possible for low income and minority students.
A six year old female red kangaroo at Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure in Saline County received stem cell treatment to repair a damaged leg. Vets Dr Danelle Okeson and Dr Larry Snyder led the procedure aimed at regenerating a painful joint as officials caution that improvement may take days.
Kansas set a January record with 3,167 applications for concealed carry permits. Attorney General Derek Schmidt's office notes this more than doubles the prior mark of 1,651 set last March.
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