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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 2015
Page
3
Citizens weighed in at the Lawrence Public Library with views on body cameras for police. Respondents stressed accountability, with one noting law enforcement should bear the cost to deter misuse and resolve debates over excessive force.
Bipartisan support emerges in Kansas Legislature for measures requiring law enforcement agencies to outfit officers with body cameras. Proponents cite Ferguson and local shootings while critics warn of funding costs and unfunded mandates. Schools and agencies consider grants as agencies plan phased camera rollouts.
Dozens gathered at Frank's North Star Tavern in North Lawrence to rally against Gov. Sam Brownback's budget proposals. They oppose hikes on liquor and cigarette taxes while noting the party balance in Douglas County and the looming legislative response. Sen. Marci Francisco and Rep. Boog Highberger urged caution about shifting from income to consumption taxes, arguing it raises overall burdens for many.
About 9,800 ballots returned in Douglas County for Lawrence school district mail ballot to maintain a 33 percent local option budget. Clerk Jamie Shew notes this first mail-ballot election in the county with 53,000 ballots mailed. Voters must return by noon January 27 to 1100 Massachusetts St. If defeated, budget falls to 31 percent, reducing about $1.4 million in funding.
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