Proposed school cuts fall short by budget numbers
Lawrence budget options aim to close a 5 million deficit but total cuts reach about 2.5 million. Administration losses, library.restructuring, nurse reductions, special education tweaks, and after school program cuts show the plan only halves the needed gap, with board urged to find further savings.
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Kansas seeks to cut infant mortality with data and care gains
Health officials in Topeka outlined a plan to reduce Kansas infant mortality, 20 percent above the national rate. The Blue Ribbon panel recommends expanded data collection, more public awareness, and improved access to early prenatal care, noting high risk for black infants and early deaths within 28 days.
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Bill would overturn city's smoking ban in Kansas
Advocates say House Bill 2642 would roll back local anti smoking rules including Lawrence, allowing smoking in ventilated venues and forcing communities to align with a statewide ban. Critics call it the tobacco industry driven bill. Senate already approved a statewide ban and Gov Parkinson hopes to sign it. House has not passed the latest measure.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Jake Lowen
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Lowen
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Mark Parkinson
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Lawmaker Sues State Over Budget Bill Sparks Rift
Kansas House Speaker Mike O'Neal, a Republican from Hutchinson, leads a lawsuit against the state over an appropriations bill that swept unused fees. Gov. Mark Parkinson criticizes the move as the state faces a financial crisis while key groups like the Kansas Association of Realtors and the Kansas Bankers Association are plaintiffs in the case.
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Topeka
Kansas
Mike O'Neal
R-Hutchinson
O'Neal
Mark Parkinson
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Toyota recall logs gear at Lawrence Crown Toyota
Lawrence dealer sorting through recall logistics as U S Transportation Secretary LaHood urges owners to visit a Toyota dealer for fixes. The 2.3 million vehicle recall targets sticking accelerator pedals with dealers awaiting repair kits and Toyota guidance. Committees and dealer payments are part of the effort to restore customer trust.
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Ray LaHood
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Lawrence
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Miles Schnaer
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Lawrence hikes sales tax in two districts this Friday
Beginning this Friday shoppers in two Lawrence districts will pay higher sales tax on purchases of food and goods, raising costs for residents and visitors. The move affects local commerce and could impact consumer prices across retail outlets in those zones.
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