Kansas Senate advances small business tax break debate
The Kansas Senate moved a bill to restore a retroactive deduction for pass through entities to offset costs when placing tangible property and software into service. The measure would reinstate the 2017 exemption, with estimated costs around 21 million next year and 10 million annually thereafter, prompting concerns about school finance and potential Medicaid expansion funding.
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Douglas County weighs jail expansion and mental health campus
Jail Weinang outlined a phased expansion funded by a spring sales tax referendum to address jail overcrowding and a lack of therapeutic environment for inmates. If approved, funds would support an $11 million behavioral health campus, new programming, and operating costs, while a failure would shift funding to property tax revenues.
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City debates LED lights color temperature in Lawrence
City and Westar discuss using 3000 K bulbs for safety and energy costs. Westar claims 4000 K is standard per contract, while the Lawrence Alliance urges 3000 K or below, citing AMA guidance and dark sky groups. City weighs a purchase option and potential ordinance, with legal and budget considerations ahead.
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Births to Jessica and Sean Mcintosh in Lawrence
Jessica and Sean Mcintosh welcomed a girl in Lawrence on Wednesday. Mandy and Ethan Jenkins in Eudora welcomed a boy.
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Journal-World Corrects Run Update Policy Statement
The Journal World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors' attention. Readers are urged to report errors by calling 785 832 7154 or emailing news ljworld com to seek corrections.
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