Lawrence sales tax renewal sparks transit and housing funding debate
Tax Commissioner Lisa Larsen defends the 0.55 percent sales tax for infrastructure and transit while the Lawrence Sunset Alliance urges funding changes. Opponents call the tax regressive and seek alternatives, proposing funding through the general fund or new sources. If renewed, the tax would fund infrastructure 63 million, transit 42 million, and housing 10.5 million over a decade. renewal decisions and ballot language are due in August for the November 7 vote.
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Moran Seeks Insurance Protection for Kansans Under Proposal
Moran argues the plan would keep coverage for people with pre existing conditions and protect rural hospitals by 2026. He vows to put country over party and Kansans over party while criticizing the Affordable Care Act. He notes views on the 2010 law depend on employer coverage.
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Moran town hall highlights ACA debate in Kansas
The town hall in Palco drew both health care supporters and opponents as Moran faced questions on the Affordable Care Act and a GOP senate plan. Residents like Ashley Kuhn urged improvements to coverage while Planned Parenthood advocates pressed for Medicaid services. Moran avoided pledging a vote without public hearings and stressed bipartisan solutions and accessibility for small towns.
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Regents expand wage data reflect Kansas and Missouri
Regents wage and salary data now include Kansas and Missouri labor departments. The site ksdegreestats.org compares two year and four year programs, showing cost, starting salaries, mid career pay, and regional employment, with officials saying it informs choices rather than steering students.
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Public records clash over voter data for commission
A_ANALYST reports Kobach seeks data to verify voting integrity via public records requests. States vary on disclosure with 14 and DC refusing outright, 20 complying, 16 reviewing. AP notes 26 provide some data but with private components. Several states object to broad fraud premise behind commission.
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