Voter Education Forum Highlights Gun Abortion Views
A Lawrence forum hosted by the Voter Education Coalition drew about 30 attendees to hear Republican and Democrat candidates discuss guns and abortion. The event featured most Douglas County primary contenders for the Kansas House, with Republicans Jeremy Ryan Pierce and others voicing distinct stances while Democrats in another district expressed similar views.
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Douglas County Commission candidates push jail expansion
Four contenders for the 3rd District Douglas County Commission fronted a 90 minute forum at Lawrence City Hall. Democrats Bassem Chahine and Jim Weaver and Republicans Jim Denney and Michelle Derusseau agreed on issues including expanding the county jail and creating a mental health crisis intervention center. Voters head to the Aug 2 primary to choose party nominees for the November election.
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City to weigh future of East Ninth Project
Lawrence Kansas city commissioners plan a work session Tuesday to revisit the East Ninth Street arts corridor project stalled since May. The discussion will cover design funding and scope amid online petitions and neighborhood concerns about property values and gentrification. The 2017 budget proposal from City Manager Tom Markus includes no funding for the project.
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Proposed 2017 Douglas County budget hike eyed
Douglas County Administrator Craig Weinaug unveils a 2017 budget proposing a mill levy rise to 43.185 mills from 41.098, with a total budget of 84.2 million but a property tax need of 53.8 million after adjustments. He cautions changes are likely before final approval.
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A compact daily page features light weather and community notices with classified ads. An obituary and a brief death notice appear amid ongoing events listings and punchy comic panel highlights from local papers.
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