Property taxes rise faster than inflation over a century
George Diepenbrock reports that 1909 taxes on a Lawrence home were 44 dollars while 1959 taxes rose to 135 dollars and 2009 taxes near 1900 dollars. The Journal-World compared rates using CPI, finding 1909 and 1959 taxes fall short of today’s bill after inflation adjustments. Experts cite local government spending and income changes as key factors.
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Choking Warnings Urged on Food Labels by Pediatric Group
A new policy urging stronger choking prevention calls for clearer labeling and safer food design after the death of 4 year old Eric Stavros Adler. The American Academy of Pediatrics cites hot dogs, grapes, carrots and apples as high risk and proposes rule changes for government and manufacturers to reduce child choking deaths and ER visits.
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U.S
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Pediatrics
Jazz Inspires Student to Look Deeper at KU Path
EU senior Earl Brooks from Topeka credits jazz with guiding his life and education. He aims for graduation with music and American studies degrees after a 20 credit hour load, hoping for professorial work. His journey includes Rhodes and Marshall scholarship nominees and two undergraduate research studies in jazz and literature.
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Kansas University
Topeka
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McNair
Rodriguez
Rhodes
Marshall
Kansas State
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