Tax coordination urged as tax bills loom in Lawrence
The city county and school district face rising property tax bills with a 1.85 mill city levy increase, 3.86 mill county rise, and potential added costs for a new police facility and services. Officials warn of mounting state cuts and urge coordinated budgeting to lessen impacts on taxpayers.
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Ukraine as a Foreign Policy Bright Spot Rebuffs Putin
Trudy Rubin argues Ukraine offers a rare foreign policy win as sanctions pressure slows Russia. Kyiv recaptured Slovyansk, curbed gains in Donetsk and Luhansk, and solidified Poroshenko's leadership with Western support. Putin's economic strain and proxy weakness may force a cease-fire, with Washington urged to push for stronger action.
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License tag deadline and women voters stir Lawrence
From the Lawrence Daily Journal World July 15 1914 the note warns auto owners to display new license tags by tomorrow or face arrest pending receipt proof from the county treasurer. It also questions whether women who did not re register since 1912 will be allowed to vote in the upcoming primary and features City Clerk Brooks defending women’s voting rights and readiness to vote.
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Public Forum Letter Praises City Bus Service
Patricia A. Kirk of Lawrence writes praising improvements in city bus service. She notes every bus now serves Seventh and Vermont with no layover time and that the system meets her needs as a senior dependent on public transport. She urges officials not to change what works.
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Public hearing questions Black Hills rate plan
A Kansas Corporation Commission hearing in Lawrence on July 10 examined Black Hills Energy rate proposals. The public session ran past 6 PM with a heavy sales pitch from Black Hills staff and a brief CU RB comment, revealing a $16 monthly service fee rising to $21.70 amid concerns over energy conservation and impacts on low-income customers.
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