Tax incentives in Lawrence favor developers despite delinquencies
Rochelle Valverde reports that even with spotty tax history developers may still qualify for city incentives. An investment group led by Lawrence businessman Doug Compton accrued delinquent taxes and special assessments over five years, then retained eligibility because the policy bars only currently delinquent taxes. Some leaders want tightening while others defend the overhaul. Commissioner Leslie Soden argues the setup exploits the policy.
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Portrait shows son between father and cousin in wartime photo
Photographer Frank Westgate recalls a late 1940s image of Ellsworth Toby Westgate with rolled sleeves and a muscular stance. He notes the photo fails to show his father’s head injury, limp, or numbness on the right side from World War II.
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New Real ID hurdles for longtime driver's license holder
Gretchen Underwood, a 78 year old Lawrence woman, faced renewed difficulties renewing her license after Kansas adopted a stricter Real ID form the previous month. She has spent four months attempting to obtain the new credential as her existing documents fail to meet the new standards.
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