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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 2013
Page
5
Residents discuss whether the Legislature should pick KU opponents. Quotes cite priorities like infrastructure, education, and jobs over college basketball. opinions span Lawrence and Orange County, highlighting taxpayer concerns and a focus on governance.
Kansas school officials joined a national push at the National School Boards Association meeting in Washington to support the Local Educational Agency Governance Flexibility and Efficiency Act of 2013. The measure would bar new Education Department regulations conflicting with local control and require federal funding costs be covered, while boosting House and Senate oversight. Kansas leaders warn waivers under No Child Left Behind could complicate reauthorization and uniform compliance.
Duane Cantrell, new Kansas Bioscience Authority chief, tells Senate panel the agency has had a shaky history and pledges to rebuild trust as Gov Brownback seeks to cut KBA funding from 35 million to 10 million. He notes past audit findings and asserts the agency has produced high paying bioscience jobs in Kansas.
Frank Deford will speak at Kansas University on Friday to receive the 2013 William Allen White Foundation National Citation. The event at Woodruff Auditorium begins at 10:30 a.m. and is free to the public. Deford, longtime Sports Illustrated writer since 1962, has authored 18 books and hosts NPR and HBO segments.
An elderly Lawrence woman told police she was robbed in her Brookwood Mobile Home Park home by a ski masked burglar who demanded her purse. Officers searched the area but found no suspect as the investigation continues.
A boy born Monday to Tom and Anke Townshin of Lawrence. A girl born Tuesday to Celina and Tristan Markham of Junction City. A boy born Tuesday to Kristan Kellner of Lawrence. A girl born Tuesday to Sean and Marlee Degraff of Tonganoxie.
A reader asks where to report suspected tax fraud. The IRS advises filing Form 3949A at irs.gov or calling the tax fraud hotline at 800 829 0433 for confidential tips on individuals committing tax fraud across states.
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