Lawrence's population grows 742 in 2007
U S Census figures show Lawrence up 0.8 percent from July 2006 to July 2007, an increase of 742 to 89,852. Mayor Dever cites modest growth amid statewide slower rise, while KC suburbs pull ahead. Long-term fix is more local jobs to attract residents.
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U.S. Census Bureau
Lawrence
Kansas City
Mike Dever
Kansas
K.C
Olathe
Overland Park
Lenexa
Gardner
Spring Hill
Louisburg
Tonganoxie
Basehor
de Soto
Dever
Johnson County
Fred Sherman
Miami County
Sherman
Doctors refuse Medicare patients over low reimbursements
Lawrence physicians push back against Medicare cuts as doctors limit new Medicare patients to cover rising costs. Dr. Matthew Buxton of Free State Dermatology notes since January 1 he no longer accepts new Medicare patients due to reimbursement levels not keeping pace with inflation. The Senate approved a bill to void a 10.6 percent pay cut for Medicare doctors, a relief lawmakers faced pressure to secure for 10,500 local patients and 400,000 statewide. The measure now awaits final action after House approval in June.
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Lawrence
Matthew Buxton
Free State Dermatology
Senate
Douglas County
House
Free State
District Eyes Budget Paths to Limit Tax Increase
Lawrence schools Superintendent Randy Weseman says a 2 mill rise would maintain services, but staff will craft tighter budgets that avoid classroom cuts. Board members seek a flat levy to 0.8 mill increase as energy costs rise and valuations stay flat. Midyear risks include diesel price jumps and looming teacher contract talks with a mediator.
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Lawrence
Randy Weseman
Weseman
Linda Robinson
Salmonella outbreak confirmed in Douglas County
A Douglas County man is among over 1,000 people sickened nationwide in a Salmonella Saint Paul outbreak now linked to jalapeno and serrano peppers and cilantro. State officials report 1,017 cases in 41 states since April, with eight cases in northeast Kansas. Infants and immunocompromised individuals should avoid raw jalapeno and serrano peppers. The outbreak was originally blamed on raw tomatoes. a safety list is available at the FDA site.
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Douglas County
Douglas County Health Department
Kansas
Lisa Horn
Department
Fda.gov
Bohemian Napa Valley home south of Lawrence
A homeowner calls a Lawrence area residence a bohemian Napa Valley style as a feature of a Friday visit to a local home and garden.
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Lawrence
Napa Valley
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Clathe
Thad Allender
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Tiworld.com
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