Douglas County to create public building commission plan
Douglas County voters may face new bonds issued by a public building commission. The panel would approve financing for facilities, potentially without voter referenda unless 3 750 signatures gather. Projects include county fairgrounds upgrades and jail expansion, with options guided by commissioner appointments.
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Rauner’s Illinois gamble aims to shake up entrenched governance
George Will analyzes Bruce Rauner’s push to upend a political culture dominated by public unions in Illinois. He details pension debts totaling about 111 billion dollars, 25 percent of general revenue, large unpaid bills, and high outflows of residents. Rauner seeks executive orders to curb union influence, limit political contributions by public employees, pursue right to work, shift pensions from defined benefit plans, and consider term limits to reduce long standing careerism in a bid to reform state finances and governance.
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Lawrence Fire Dept Goes Modern With Motor Equipment
The Lawrence fire department has become one of the state’s most complete motorized units. The fleet now includes the Chief's Ford, a Chemical Car, a large hose and ladder truck, and one horse team retained for emergencies. The latest apparatus was unloaded today, purchased by city commissioners.
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Kansas judge defends merit selection against Texas style votes
Salina native Lawton R. Nuss, a Kansas Supreme Court justice since 2002 and chief since 2010, argues Kansas should retain merit selection. He cites Texas chief justice Wallace Jefferson’s critique of judicial elections and warns that a federal model invites political spending and less public scrutiny.
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