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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 2012
Page
1
Representatives from multiple state employee and law enforcement groups urged Kansas legislators to reject replacing the KPERS pension with a 401(k) style plan. They warned higher retirement ages and reduced benefits could push top workers to seek jobs elsewhere, citing salaries and benefits as key concerns.
City crews completed a multiyear project replacing all incandescent traffic signal bulbs with energy-efficient LEDs. City Engineer Sheeb Uddin says the swap will save the city more than $100,000 annually on electricity costs.
Jayhawk guard Conner Teahan ends his shooting drought by hitting four of his last five from three point range. After criticism from fans he rediscovered his outside touch, boosting Kansas coverage as the team pursues strong play on offense.
Rep. Joe Seiwert of Pretty Prairie clashed with Kari Ann Rinker, state NOW coordinator, as she condemned a House abortion bill hearing as a waste of time. She showed an ink pad and rubber stamped the phrase you may as well rubber stamp the bill, highlighting alleged dismissal of public input.
The House Appropriations Committee deadlocked 10 10 on an $800000 funding request for public broadcasting and the tie was broken to kill the funds. Governor Brownback’s budget kept public broadcasting at $600000 in state funds, after an $800000 addition was removed, restoring the level to the original proposal amid debates over public radio and public television service.
The 12th annual Lawrence Home Show features nearly 70 vendors at Crown Automotive with a emphasis on remodeling over relocation. Organizers emphasize energy efficiency, outdoor living, and updated design trends, with vendors ranging from kitchen and bath firms to banks offering loans, and even builders for new homes. Verkauf times run Friday 5 to 8 pm, Saturday 9 am to 6 pm, Sunday 11 am to 4 pm. admission $5, $3 with coupon.
A Lawrence Municipal Court judge found part of a city sidewalk blocking ordinance vague and unconstitutional. Robert Gilmore 54 faced three misdemeanor counts over incidents on Massachusetts Street last year. The judge noted the subsection prohibiting continuing to obstruct traffic and the walking around definitions violated First Amendment rights. The decision affects how obstructing traffic by pedestrians is treated locally.
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