County Eyes Ballot Move for Jail and Health Campus
Douglas County commissioners ready to seek voter approval for a half cent sales tax to fund an $11 million behavioral health campus and $44 million jail expansion. The plan aims to cover debt and operating costs with quick access via sales tax, versus slower property tax options. Public timing and method, including a potential mail-in referendum, are under discussion.
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Kansas lawmakers weigh autonomous vehicles in hearings
Kansas House and Senate transportation committees opened two days of hearings on autonomous driving. Officials discussed law changes, economic impact, and insurer effects as automakers push toward mass production of fully autonomous cars.
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