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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 2013
Page
1
Republican lawmakers push back on Governor Brownback’s plan to mix future income tax cuts with increases in sales and income taxes to restore the state budget. They fear being branded tax increasers after last year’s big tax cuts and seek alternatives as hearings wrap up.
Kansas University coach Bill Self acknowledges the team has not played up to its standards after dropping two consecutive games. He notes no need for panic and promises adjustments without overreacting.
Mae Smith and another resident at Medicalodges Eudora approach their centennial weekend as friends and locals celebrate their longevity. The feature highlights the community’s milestone with residents sharing reflections on life and aging.
Local painter Tom Russell, a 75 year veteran of art, discusses completing a new Baldwin City studio painting of an autumn tree. He recalls starting the piece long ago and notes limited studio time due to discomfort. He traces his career from early boyhood to study at the Kansas City Art Institute under Thomas Hart Benton, who mentored him amid rising Midwest regionalist fame.
Kansas officials asked the state Supreme Court to appoint a mediator to resolve a lower court ruling that the Legislature failed to provide adequate financing for public schools and that funding be increased by at least 440 million dollars. Gov. Brownback and conservative Republicans criticized the ruling and sought delays.
Nine Lawrence candidates debated the proposed expanded rental licensing at a Voter Education Coalition forum. Five backed the plan citing safety and development benefits, while others voiced concerns over costs and rent impacts. proponents included Scott Criqui Michael Rost Leslie Soden Terry Riordan and Rob Chestnut.
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