Inaugural events aim for familiar, restrained Kansas tone
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback’s second term inauguration mirrors his first, with community service events leading to a Jan 10 dinner and ball in Topeka, a Jan 11 prayer service in Wichita, and a Jan 12 swearing in at the Statehouse. Costs expected near 396000, funded by private contributions and tickets. donations to charities anticipated.
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Arrest made in string of Oread burglaries
Police cuffed 26 year old Lawrence man Michael Tyrone Hill around 2 a.m. Saturday on suspicion of burgling at least 10 homes in the Oread neighborhood since mid December. He is jailed on aggravated burglary theft and related charges with no bond. police expect more reports when KU students return. Contact Lawrence Police at 830-7400.
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Kansas oil price drop risks severance and property tax losses
Falling oil and natural gas prices threaten state severance tax revenue and property tax collections for schools and local governments in Kansas. Severance taxes depend on oil and gas prices and production, while property taxes rely on well valuations. Counties with large oil values will feel the impact most, potentially raising local mill levies or cutting spending.
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