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19 Feb 2017

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Lawrence Journal World

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Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

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Feb 19, 2017

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Sheriff McGovern faces voter fraud inquiry over mother’s ballot

Kansas Secretary of State confirms the case against Sheriff Ken McGovern is being reviewed by state prosecutors. McGovern admitted assisting his mother Lois McGovern to obtain an advance ballot for the 2016 August primary at the Douglas County Courthouse. He acknowledged she did not live at 2803 Schwarz Road in Lawrence during the election, with records showing she resided elsewhere in Johnson County. The inquiry follows evidence suggesting she inhabited a Johnson County nursing home.

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Coalition of Dems and moderates forms tax package bloc

Democrats and GOP moderates in Kansas show strength by quickly passing a $1 billion tax package that reverses many of Governor Sam Brownback's signature tax policies. The move follows questions about whether a governing coalition could override conservative domination in the legislature.

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Affordable housing board seeks more ideas funding

Rochelle Valverde reports the Affordable Housing Advisory Board in Lawrence seeks new ideas and funding. City funds and policies have added some affordable units, but leaders say the shortage spans income levels and requires broader solutions. The board aims to partner with developers to cut costs, identify causes, and find new funding for the housing trust fund.

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