Lawrence OKs tax hike after budget bargaining
City commissioners reached a two hour bargaining session to decide which programs would be spared as property taxes rise. A hiring freeze and cuts to reserves and street maintenance were approved, while the bus and health insurance costs were largely preserved with adjustments. Residents face tax increases with specific home values cited, and a public hearing set for August 12.
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SRS Fined 1.5 Million Over Food Stamp Eligibility Errors
Kansas SRS faces a 1.5 million penalty for miscalculating food stamp eligibility as shortages from budget cuts and higher workloads strain staff. Deb Wiley cites monthly income reports and vacancy gaps while USDA withholds 750,000 and requires training funds.
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