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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 2010
Page
2
Three finalists for Kansas University's provost position will visit campus on Feb 22-23, Mar 1-2, and Mar 4-5. Names will be released before visits, with public 4 to 5:30 p.m. presentations in Adams Alumni Center and Q&A sessions. Presentations streamed online via link after names are announced.
Lawrence Superintendent Rick Doll will chat live with LJWorld.com readers at 1 p.m. today. In his first year in Lawrence he will take questions about district issues including options the board faces to cut about 5 million from the budget next year due to the state fiscal crisis. Readers can submit questions by logging on to LJWorld.com chats.
A bill by Rep. Virgil Peck would require abortion coverage beneficiaries to pay extra for coverage and add a separate rider. Opponents call it bad policy, warning the door to moral objections could open widely. The Journal-World notes gas as low as $2.37 at multiple stations and invites price tips.
Lawrence planners consider a rezoning to allow a hotel on vacant ground south of Hallmark Cards plant. Developer group led by Fritzel family plans a 65 room property at the west Lawrence exit of the Kansas Turnpike. Architect Paul Werner represents the owners and says details on the brand are not yet available. The site aims to attract tourists and motorists off I 70, with the ground to be sold by the Fritzel group.
A report finds raising Kansas cigarette tax by one dollar per pack would generate about 74.7 million dollars annually and could reduce underage smoking. It notes Kansas current tax is 79 cents, ranking 35th, with the national average at 1.34. The study shows 21,600 children under age and 12,000 adult smokers affected, while most oppose cuts to education and other programs and favor tax increases or other revenue options.
A report from Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and partners cites a budget gain and health savings from higher tobacco taxes in Kansas. It claims 10,000 lives protected and $492 million in health care savings, with broader $11.6 million in reduced costs over five years, based on a January 2024 national poll of 847 registered voters with 3.4 point MOE.
The Douglas County Commission agreed to expand the Health Department board from five to seven members. Leaders seek two new appointees, including one from Kansas University and one from the business community, to reflect college and community health issues. A resolution will be brought to the commission, then must pass both the city commission and the Health Department board.
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