Prepare to Vote in Redistricted Kansas Douglas County
Editorial urges voters in Douglas County to register by July 17 for the August 7 primary and to verify registration status and polling places amid recent redistricting. All of Douglas County sits in the 2nd Congressional District with changes to Kansas Senate and House districts. maps are on the county clerk site and questions should be directed to officials.
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Telstar anniversary spurs reflection in Maine town
Andover Maine marks 50 years since Telstar the satellite ground station changed world wide telecommunication. The 161 foot air inflated structure stood near the Canadian border and spurred a tidal wave of global TV coverage from Olympics to royal weddings and beyond. The site now abandoned, Verizon maintains a satellite operation nearby as townsfolk recall a window on the world.
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Second wing planned for university administration building
The Lawrence Daily Journal-World reports the board of regents has requested bids for the second wing of the new administration building. The project forms the central part of a three wing structure. the first is finished, and the third will mirror it to the west.
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Public employee costs spark reform votes and pension concerns
A study shows private sector costs around 28 per hour versus 42 per hour for government, not counting federal workers, with about one third for benefits. Wisconsin, San Diego, and San Jose voters push to curb entitlement culture as costs rise. Stockton files for bankruptcy amid unsustainable retirements, health care contributions, and pension gaps. Kansans note KPERS shortfall while government growth persists. Debate over Koch influence remains unresolved.
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Public Forum on Public Employee Costs and Benefits
Ken Meyer of Lawrence asks why public entities pay higher retirement and health care costs than private employers. He notes unions back candidates and extract lucrative contracts from elected officials and compares private sector salaries to public sector levels, calling for clarity on government benefits.
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Bus Debacle and Taxpayer Demand for Fiscal Reform
J. Joe Herynk urges Lawrence residents to oppose City Hall's spending and high city employee salaries. He cites 2009 federal stimulus funded diesel electric buses at 1.8 million, financed by new debt, predicting long term debt and high operating costs. He questions a 250000 study on extended T bus hours and calls for tax increases to be stopped.
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