Brownback defends tax plan in state address
Gov Sam Brownback faced a looming budget gap with few details on funding but stood firm on his signature tax cuts and Medicaid opposition. The seventh State of the State proposed merit pay for teachers and a KU Medical Center dental school while reaffirming no expansion of income taxes or Medicaid.
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Lawrence Police Department Hiring Opens for Feedback and Careers
Lawrence Police Department invites input on operating philosophies and careers. Visit joinlawrencepd.org to submit a job interest form for recruiter follow up and learn about patrol, investigations, K9, SRO, bike patrol, and more. New hires start at base pay around 44 042 with a 26 week in house academy. A citizen oversight survey is also available at lawrenceks.org.
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Kansas Revenue Nominee Defends Tax Cuts Ahead of State Address
Acting revenue secretary Sam Williams told the Senate tax committee that 2012 estimates on tax cuts were too aggressive and did not account for a rural recession. Governor Sam Brownback prepared to deliver his State of the State address while Williams defended keeping the tax cuts in place and cited ongoing revenue concerns.
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Lawrence School Board Looks to Orderly Meetings in 2017
Lawrence School Board president Marcel Harmon urged a civil, orderly tone for 2017 meetings after a turbulent end to 2016. The board reflected on recent clashes and outlined steps to increase public participation and respectful conduct in the new year.
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