Opposition rises to tax plan and pension changes
Tuesday's pushback targets Gov Brownback's tax and public pension proposals. Kansans for Quality Communities calls the plan radical and troubling, saying it shifts the tax burden to the poor and harms services. Opponents urge fair tax policy and equity for Kansans as Brownback's plan advances to the House Taxation Committee.
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Pawlenty urges Romney to unite GOP at KU speech
Former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty defended Mitt Romney as electable and strong to beat Obama during a talk at the Dole Institute on Kansas University West Campus. He urged Romney to unite the party and energize independents as Santorum won Minnesota and Missouri ballots.
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KU Chancellor outlines retention growth and funding plan
Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little outlined targets to raise first-to-second year retention from 79 to 90 percent and six year graduation from 61 to at least 70 percent. She proposed early intervention, a revised core curriculum, a new four year renewable scholarship, and boosting federal research expenditures from 127 million to 175 million with support for Brownback recommendations.
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City Allows Fake Grass at West Lawrence Apartments
Lawrence city commissioners voted 4-1 to grandfather in more than 20,000 square feet of artificial turf installed contrary to city code at the Tuckaway Apartments at Frontier near Sixth and Frontier. Mayor Aron Cromwell said he disliked the turf but would not pull it all off, calling removal a waste.
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Diamond ring sold on eBay for 6325 benefiting Salvation Army
A 0.82 carat European-cut diamond found in a Shawnee Salvation Army kettle sold on eBay for 6325, more than double its 3000 value. Meierotto Midwest Jewelers provided a ring setting. proceeds support Salvation Army programs. The auction ended at 10 15 a m with an Indiana shipping address for the buyer.
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Clouds Gather Over Social Feeds In Kansas City News
A brief note observes a few clouds joining the LJWorld presence on Facebook and X with links to Facebook com LJWorld and Twitter com LJWorld, signaling ongoing social media engagement from the publication.
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