City approves budget with slight property tax rise
Lawrence officials advance a 2014 budget of 185.6 million with a 0.5 mill property tax levy increase and a 6 percent rise in spending. City Manager David Corliss expresses cautious optimism that improved revenues will reduce reliance on about 1.5 million in reserves as the economy strengthens.
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Brownback backs off on revealing judicial applicants
Gov. Sam Brownback’s office said it would disclose applicants for a Kansas Court of Appeals position but soon said the decision wasn’t final. Spokeswoman Hawley cited distraction over process and later said she had "gotten ahead" and no final call had been made.
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Kansas Restores Arts Grants Two Years After Funding Cut
Kansas resumes arts funding with an eight grant distribution totaling 58000 across the state. Henry Schwaller, critic of Gov Brownback’s 2011 veto, notes the state lost millions and federal matching dollars while rebuilding the program.
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Westar Seeks Residential Increase with Industrial Cut
Westar Energy asks public consent for higher residential rates of about 7.50 a month raising bills by 8.8 percent, while cutting rates for major industrial and commercial customers by 8.4 percent. Public hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday before the Kansas Corporation Commission to fund EPA upgrades at La Cygne coal plant.
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Harvest Deemed Exceptional Wheat Crop In Douglas County
Farmers in Douglas County report an exceptional harvest as the wheat crop yields praise due to mild weather and adequate moisture. Local growers note strong production across fields and predict continued stability in prices this season.
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