Graves under fire over vision in state government
Democrats argue Governor Graves lacks a grand vision while he vows efficiency and stability with no major tax increases or program cuts. They cite acronyms like STARS and Fit and Trim as symbolic of their approach, while Graves allies emphasize steady progress.
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Bill Graves
Graves
House
Kent Glasscock
Manhattan
Jim Garner
Dcoffeyville
House Democrats
Bicycle Study advances toward final public input
Lawrence plans a final public meeting for the Bicycle Compatibility Study conducted by TranSystems Corp to improve bicycle automobile coexistence on 11 busy streets. The 24495 project seeks a Bicycle Compatibility Index guiding potential changes such as bike lanes and altered intersections. Comments accepted until 8 p.m. with a February session at KU union.
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Lawrence
TranSystems Corp
Kansas City
Jayhawk
Kansas Union
Kansas University
Febru
TranSystems
Lawrence City Commission
Aaron Bartlett
Naismith Drive
23Rd Street
Ninth Street
Mississippi
Massachusetts
Sixth
Wakarusa Drive
Tennessee
Kentucky
Vermont Street
Louisiana
31St
15Th
19Th
11Th
Haskell Avenue
Connecticut Street
Clock faces on courthouse show III for four
Douglas County officials and visitors recently learned the Seth Thomas clock on the courthouse displays III rather than IV on all four faces. Built in 1903 the limestone building was completed with clock faces installed after completion and funded by a 1899 tax-approved project.
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Douglas
Craig Weinaug
Lawrence
Weinaug
Weinang
Seth Thomas
Bill Bell
Bell
Helen Foresman Spencer
Kansas University
Historic building to host LMH Hearts of Gold Ball
The Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association plans a black tie optional gala at the former Consolidated Barb Wire Co. on the Kansas River bank for February 27 to raise about 35000 for the Dr. F David Fortin Memorial Fund. Proceeds support an LMH radiology room renovation as volunteers rally to the effort.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association
Plains
Consolidated Barb Wire Co
Kansas River
LMH
Lawrence‘ Riverfront Plaza
Katherine Dinsdale
Douglas County District
Mike Edwell
Endowment Association
Kathy
Clausing
LMH Endowment ‘Assn
Maine
Bay Leaf
Mass
University National Bank
Kasold
Green cash prizes added to St Patrick's Parade
Lawrence organizers boost community focus by offering 2000 for first, 1000 for second, 500 for third in two float categories, commercial and family. The 12th annual parade on March 17 at 1 pm starts South Park and ends Flamingo Club. Funds support Brookcreek Learning Center and Cordle School equipment. around 80 entries last year.
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Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day
Debi Drummer
South Park
Massachusetts
Kansas River Bridge
Locust Street
North Ninth
Flamingo Club
N. Ninth
Slub
Brookcreek Learning Center
Pravice Paygroun
Uipment
Cordle School
Commer
Family
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Associated Press
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Mfagan
Ljworld.com
Douglas County
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Iworld.com
St. Pat's
the Flamingo
Reway Ropractic
KLWN/ radio
Sys Ptr Tate Ras
Liberty Hall
Kalevee
Johnny’ Tavern
Davtston
Red Lyon Tavern
P.O. Box
Michael Dekkers Prior
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