Kansas rejects higher cap on campaign donations
Kansas House voted 101 22 against first round approval of a bill to double campaign contribution limits for governor other statewide offices and the state Senate and House. The measure would raise governor limits to 4000 and state Senate to 2500 and House to 1000 and double party contributions to 30000 with critics saying it benefits incumbents and inflates races.
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Lawrence energy project uses LEED design in county complex
The Lawrence public works complex features open space and a solar panel, with energy saving measures including a light colored sloped roof, large daylight windows and low flow fixtures. Recycled materials and rammed concrete walls are used, and a 14 kilowatt solar array supplies about 13 percent of power while saving an estimated $100,000 over 25 years. Other renovations will use similar efficient systems but not LEED.
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Kansas Governor Vetoes Major Tax Bill Amid Budget Clash
Kansas Governor Brownback vetoes a tax bill he says punishes growth while supporters argue it closes a nearly 1.1 billion budget gap through June 2019. Lawmakers, including House Minority Leader Jim Ward, call the proposal obstructive though bi partisan majorities fall short of veto override.
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Parks department weighs private funding for naming rights
Parks Commissioner Matthew Herbert advocates using private money to avoid higher taxes while maintaining Parks and Recreation funding. The policy outlines sponsorship and naming rights for facilities, with a community survey showing mixed support. Public comments warned of a slippery slope, while Commissioner Amyx emphasized commission discretion and city-mission safeguards. Sponsorships exceeding 25 000 per year or lasting over five years require commission approval, including current seven year 50000 sponsorship by Lawrence Memorial Hospital at Sports Pavilion Lawrence.
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Harris and Mitchell Lead Lawrence Family News
ALSI reports Kim Harris and Tiera Mitchell from Lawrence associated with a boy born on Tuesday, while Brandon and Kalynda Grant of Lawrence welcome a girl.
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Tiera Mitchell
Lawrence
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Kalynda Grant
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