Lawrence hosts Spring Compost Sale at Wood Recovery Facility
Lawrence plans its annual Spring Compost Sale at 1420 E 11th St. from March 18 to 20, hours 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Truckloads cost 10 dollars if loaded by tractor. self-loaders pay nothing. Self-load participants should bring shovels and containers, cash only, residential use for Lawrence residents.
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ECKAN Schedules Food Distribution
ECKAN will distribute commodities to pre registered clients from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on February 25 at Just Food Warehouse located at 1200 E 11th St. A second session runs from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. February 25 at Eudora City Hall 4 E Seventh St. For more information call 785 856 7030.
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Gas prices drop to $2.34 at several stations
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 2.34 per gallon at multiple stations. Readers are asked to call 832 7154 if they locate a lower price. Follow LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for updates.
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Kansas farmers markets push for wider access to EBT
Kansas sees rising food assistance, more farmers markets wired for EBT accepting. Lawrence led early, now about 10 of 84 markets accept the card as states pursue local produce growth. Johnson of Kansas Catholic Charities notes 140000 acres in 1910 versus today and urges study of expanding local production.
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Capitol Briefing: Ethics Complaint floated over House Speaker
Kansas House Democrats threaten an ethics probe if Speaker Mike O Neal does not withdraw from a state case. Paul Davis said no deadline is set. O Neal is counsel for groups suing the state over a 2009 budget funds sweep.
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Tax dispute on sales tax exemption for fitness clubs
Kansas fitness club owners urge sales tax exemption fairness before the House Tax Committee. George McCrary, president of the Kansas Health and Fitness Association and Baldwin City Athletic Club owner, argues not-for-profit YMCAs collect taxes, preventing over $2 million annual revenue for the state general fund.
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Legislators Hear Cattle Fear Over Mountain Lion
State Rep. Larry Powell of Garden City relates a tale of cattle spooked from a watering hole by a mountain lion, highlighting concerns lawmakers have about wildlife in shared grazing areas.
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University presentations and hearings on education budget
Kansas University and Kansas State University present to the House Education budget subcommittee at 3:30 p.m. today in Room 159 South Capitol. A hearing on House Concurrent Resolution 5030 about high school football championship games at KU, KSU and Wichita State precedes a House Education Committee session at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Room 711 Docking Building. Legislative Post Audit to deliver noon Wednesday tax credit and tax exemption audit reports in Room 142 South Capitol.
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