Hawkeye Helicopter deal prompts new Lawrence incentive plan
Lawrence officials discuss an Ottawa based Hawkeye Helicopter facility at the municipal airport. The plan uses a lease tied incentive where rent falls as employee counts rise, with four to six hires initially and potential rent cuts up to 98 percent in five years. The agreement lacks a living wage clause, unlike tax abatements, and requires meeting job targets before full incentives vest. The move could influence revisions to the city tax abatement policy. Local officials see this as a creative approach benefiting both Hawkeye and taxpayers.
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Constitutional challenge loom for bill
George Will argues Democrats face a constitutional test over the health care mandate. Supporters cite Commerce Clause powers while opponents warn against forcing individuals to buy insurance. The piece weighs judicial review, limits on Congress, and conservative views on protecting individual liberty.
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Reid’s remark on colorism sparks debate in politics
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts Jr notes the Reid quote about Obama’s color sparked a firestorm amid claims of colorism and dialect. He argues Reid was blunt yet accurate about race and political optics, contrasting it with Trent Lott’s 1948-era provocation and asserting Obama’s language ability shows resilience beyond race.
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Public Forum on Lawrence School Deficit and Closings
Lawrence schools face a 4 million dollar deficit next year risking teacher layoffs and larger class sizes. The public forum letter argues against closing elementary schools, noting impacts on property values downtown and neighborhood vitality, urging broad community discussion and open submissions to The Journal World.
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