Kansas budget plan outlines shortfalls and new KU dental school
Brownback budget director Shawn Sullivan to outline a plan as state revenue forecasts show a 340 million shortfall to fund this year's budget and 583 million shortfall for next fiscal year. The governor touts a balanced plan while lawmakers face crafting a new school finance formula and considering merit pay, and a proposed four year degree program with a target cost under 15 000. Health efforts include rural residency expansion and a privately funded osteopathic school with a new dental school at KU Medical Center. Details on funding for these initiatives to close gaps will be released at 9 a.m. as lawmakers are briefed by the administration.
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Kansas tax cuts face senate test over LLC exemption
Kansas lawmakers weigh the 2012 tax cuts centered on the LLC exemption that shields more than 330,000 farm and business owners from state income tax. Sam Williams argues the policy spurs job growth while critics cite revenue shortfalls blamed on forecasting errors and a rural recession. Senator Marci Francisco and Tom Holland challenge the program as a structural fiscal flaw needing reform.
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Harmon outlines civil meeting rules after South Middle concerns
Lawrence school board president Harmon addressed ongoing racial equity concerns and parental angst, apologizing for delays in public dialogue. He proposed stricter meeting protocol to curb disruptions, limit two minute comments, and require a single speaker for groups while urging civility and non personal remarks.
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Police survey questions on policing transparency gain online input
The survey invites input on citizen access to complaint forms and boosts the Citizens Advisory Board for Fair and Impartial Policing. It asks about body cameras data on race, a sergeant for standards and accountability, and allows anonymous or published responses. Less than 10 responses by Tuesday morning, with a deadline of 12 a.m. Jan 21.
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Local news section details and advertising lines
A garbled Lawrence Journal-World fragment lists advertising contact numbers and local notices. It references Ogden Newspapers of Kansas and Lawrence addresses, with stray phrases about letters and society spots amid a daily publication context.
Twin girls for Havelka family welcomed in Adora
Katie and Jason Havelka welcomed twin daughters on Tuesday in Adora as an addition to the family. Canscaun and Courtney Starks-Cowper of Lawrence reported the news on December 27, 2016.
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Obama January 5 2016 anniversary speech at the White House
The Journal World notes corrections to Obama remarks on the Newtown school shooting anniversary address delivered at the White House. Readers are invited to report errors by phone or email.
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