Brownback Faces Critics Over Kansas Economic Growth
Critics say Brownback overstated job creation while notes show many gains were preexisting, with 200 jobs from Mars Chocolate and highway spending tied to a tax hike. Unemployment fell from 7.2 to 6.6 percent between February and May, yet 7,200 nonfarm jobs were lost since May 2010.
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Lawrencians rally over SRS office closings
About 150 people packed a meeting denouncing the Brownback administrations plan to close nine SRS offices including Lawrence. Closures to take effect within three months, with 87 employees offered transfers. Attendees urged public input and urged lawmakers to reverse the decision.
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Boundary balance eyed in two KS high schools
Byers says district must maintain equal resources across Free State and Lawrence High as enrollment shifts. Demographics show growing gaps in minority, income, language learner, and disability rates, with attendance and graduation diverging. board to discuss boundary changes and goals in coming weeks.
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Veterans recount B-29 service and air expo rides
Tom Kugler and Eldon Felix recall time in the Army Air Corps aboard B-29s with patrols in the Caribbean and Okinawa. Kugler warns against flight nostalgia, while Felix treasures a plastic prisoners’ gift. The Heart of America wing hosts Fiji rides through July 17, with B-29s touring the country and tickets from 595 to 1495 dollars.
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Do you bag grass clippings in your lawn care
Readers vote on lawn habits asking if they bag grass clippings or not and inviting broader participation. The poll notes options Yes No and I don’t have a lawn to mow and directs to LJWorld.com for more responses.
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Lawrence Journal-World contact and subscription details
The Lawrence Journal World provides contact information for newsroom and advertising departments including circulation manager Chris Bell and advertising director Edwin Rothrock. It lists subscription hours and post office details, with addresses in Lawrence Kansas and standard USPS and AP affiliation notes. The notice serves as a general media contact page for readers.
Lottery Picks From Weekend Draws
The list shows Saturday Powerball numbers 79, MN 23, 31 and 6. Friday Mega Millions 1, 2, 22, 37, 50 with 45 as the Mega Ball. Saturday Hot Lotto Sizzler 110, 16, 24, 39 with 16 as the Powerball. Saturday Super Kansas Cash numbers 4, 13, 18, 20, 29 with 10 as the extra.
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