County leaders seek to explain half cent sales tax plan
Douglas County commissioners approve a ballot question for a half cent sales tax to fund jail expansion and mental health initiatives. Voters will vote by mail from April 25 to May 15. If approved, the tax would raise about 9.8 million annually for a 44 million jail expansion, an 11 million behavioral health center, 5.1 million yearly for health programming, and roughly 1 million toward operating a larger jail.
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Who Will Succeed Colyer As Kansas Lieutenant Governor
In Topeka Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer prepares to assume governorship at 3 p.m. today. The main question in the Statehouse halls is who will become the next lieutenant governor. Kansas law gives Colyer authority to appoint but imposes no deadline or Senate confirmation requirement.
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He Plans West Kansas Return Before Inaugural Day
This morning he visits his west Kansas hometown and this afternoon he assumes the state's highest office, signaling a rapid transition from roots to leadership.
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Colyer Sworn In As Kansas Governor In Hays Schedule
Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer becomes Kansas governor at 3 p.m. after Sam Brownback resigns. He starts in Hays with 9 a.m. Mass at Thomas More Prep Marian, tours West Side Mental Health Center at 10 a.m., chats with reporters, then lunch at Al's Chickenette before flying to Topeka for the swearing in.
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Kansas tops nation as sickest state this week
Kansas ranks first in illness this week with 6.6 percent sick per Kinsa data, narrowly ahead of Missouri and Iowa. The report notes Kansas illness rose this season from a peak of 5.3 percent last year, highlighting increased flu activity in Lawrence area as local health officials report eye-catching numbers.
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