Lawrence budget sparks heated public critique of 2017 plan
City commissioners and residents clash over cuts in the Lawrence city manager's 2017 budget proposal. Umur Bayramoglu condemns the budget as out of touch with the community. Commissioner Matthew Herbert warns that defunding arts and culture cuts and the East Ninth Project would leave a poor legacy, likening the move to Topeka.
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Rule restricts voting rights in state elections in Kansas
The Kansas Rules and Regulations Board approved a temporary rule limiting about 17 000 Kansans to federal ballots only, denying state or local voting. The measure targets those who registered at motor vehicle offices without proof of U.S. citizenship, following a federal injunction that states cannot enforce citizenship proof on motor voter registrants. Provisional ballots will be used for these voters, with full ballots cast but set aside.
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Representative Jim Ward Calls Secretary of State Chicanery
Wichita Democrat Rep. Jim Ward voices disbelief over alleged manipulation by the secretary of state, criticizing procedural moves as improper. He cites concerns about governance and accountability within state administration.
City leaders seek middle ground for East Ninth design
City officials weigh scale back of East Ninth Street plan after a work session. Mayor Amyx and Commissioner Herbert push to move forward with the concept, while Larsen Boley and Soden call for reduced scope or only basic repairs. A meeting will outline funding ideas to move the arts corridor forward.
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Suspect arrested in Lawrence armed robberies dog shooting
Pierre Percy Walker, 19, was arrested July 3 in Kansas City, Kansas on suspicion of aggravated robbery. He faces charges for three robberies and animal cruelty related to June incidents in Lawrence. Two other suspects remain at large. Detainer means he will transfer to Douglas County Jail after Wyandotte County incarceration. Police urge tips to Crime Stoppers or the Lawrence Police.
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Storms Business Classified Comics Crave iGA
Storms stir business and comics as iGA joins the market move. Advertisers and readers flock to LJWorld social feeds on Facebook and Twitter for updates and deals.
Emporia Main Street Ranked Best in the Country
A recent ranking lists Emporia's main street as the nation's top. Lawrence downtown appears overlooked in the same assessment, prompting questions about how rankings gauge appeal and vitality.
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