Kansan to trim print, keep posters puzzles in print edition
KU announced the Kansan board approved reducing print runs while social media and website engagement grow. The print edition will retain basketball posters cross word puzzles and the Free for all feature. Kansan student leaders and advisers presented the proposal to the board last year.
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Kansas school boards lobby negotiate on 2013 bargaining bill
Bills in the 2013 session followed debates over a prior limit on collective bargaining. Mark Tallman of the Kansas Association of School Boards said the group authorized negotiation of an agreement and would not back other proposals. The committee heard testimony on the bill Wednesday with no date set for further debate or a House vote.
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Lawrence administrators rode limo to Obama speech
Sound Off question asks if Lawrence school district officials used a limo to hear President Obama speak and who paid for it. The district says vans shuttled about 20 people including students teachers staff principals and administrators from the district office to Kansas University. Contact Sound Off at 832-7297 or soundoff jworld.com.
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Local Birth Announcements in Eudora and Lawrence
Melissa Robertson and Stephen LaDuron in Eudora welcome a girl on Wednesday. Patrick and Jessica Goodman in Lawrence welcome a boy on Wednesday. Dakota and Brittany Henke in Lawrence welcome a girl. Ashley Reed and Edgar Alarcon in Lawrence welcome a girl. Jai and Lucas Johnson in Lawrence welcome a girl.
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Budget shift plan to cover deficit sparks highway delay
The move would delay unidentified highway and bridge repairs as funds are redirected to cover the current budget shortfall. By pushing part of the gap into the next fiscal year, the projected shortfall of 436 million remains. GOP leaders say further adjustments can follow in coming months. Senate Majority Leader Terry Bruce, a Nickerson Republican, called it the best option for now.
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Douglas County tackles 2015 2019 capital improvements plan
The Douglas County Commission kicked off debate on the 2015 2019 capital improvements plan outlining major projects through 2015. Key items include a new 59000 square foot Public Works facility on East 25th Street with a $14.5 million price tag, and a $6.5 million county fairgrounds modernization including a pavilion and improved accessibility. East 1700 Road upgrades between Baldwin City roads will run March through October at a $2.38 million cost with ongoing work planned for 2016 and 2017.
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