Super Bowl ads turn mini soaps with emotional storylines
Ads from New York Super Bowl shift toward long form narratives with celebrities and animals aiming to emotionally engage 110 million expected viewers. Chrysler and Jeep showcase two minute spots honoring troops and family bonds while Anheuser Busch narrates a Clydesdale’s life journey ending in a heartfelt horse trainer reunion.
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Community brief invites readers to join LJWorld on Facebook and follow on Twitter for updates and local news reminders.
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Realtors oppose elimination of home tax breaks
TOPERA State tax deductions for mortgage interest and real estate taxes, worth hundreds of dollars a year to eligible Kansas households, may be eliminated to help fill the budget hole caused by gaps in the state income tax. Officials in Gov. Brownback's administration say the deductions mainly aid the wealthy, while the Kansas Realtors Association argues the mortgage interest deduction is a middle class benefit. Approximately 345,000 Kansans claim the deduction each year, with an average relief of $433 per homeowner.
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Kansas bicycle plan seeks rider input from Lawrence cyclists
Kansas Department of Transportation invites feedback from cyclists like Lawrence's Matt Stratemeier to update the Kansas Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan. He praises biking freedom but cites unsafe lanes, debris, and insufficient maintenance that push riders into traffic. The agency aims to collect perspectives for a state plan update.
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Tuition Break for Veterans Gains House Support
A Kansas House bill would grant in-state tuition to all veterans, addressing gaps not covered by the GI Bill for out-of-state students. The measure, seen as more likely to pass this year than last, targets educational costs and access for veterans.
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