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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 2010
Page
5
A Kansas University professor coauthored a study using the Language Environment Analysis device to distinguish preverbal vocalizations of autistic and typically developing children. The team analyzed 3.1 million utterances from 232 children, with hopes for future clinical screening applications.
Lawrence officials weigh signs to inform shoppers about higher sales tax rates within special districts. Mayor Amyx backs notification. Staff plan signs that thank customers and state the rate, with potential District posting for districted areas and related improvements by developers. Commissioners meet at City Hall at 6:35 p.m.
Commissioners weigh using property tax or a 0.25 percent sales tax to fund heritage preservation and rural tourism. Some officials doubt sales taxes fit state law, while proponents urge voter input to gauge community sentiment and take decisive action. Transportation writer Mark Fagan notes the ongoing discussion.
A 2 mill tax increase will cost the owner of a $200,000 home about $48 more annually, pushing total district taxes to $1,333. The board says cuts of $4.6 million have already been made for 2010-2011 due to state funding gaps. Administrators cite higher principal payments on the 2005 bond and expanded local option budget amid rising enrollment at Lawrence Virtual School and among students eligible for free and reduced lunches. Reporter George Diepenbrock can be reached at 832-7144. Follow LJWorld.com education news at Twitter.com/LJWGNewsEduNews.
WellCommons earned a notable entry distinction Monday in the Knight Batten Award contest. Though not in the top seven, it was among 30 sites singled out for judges praise. World Company’s forum for community health solutions aims to equip Lawrence and Douglas County with tools to improve local life. Sunlight Foundation won top honors for data driven government event coverage. ProPublica also received awards.
The Knight-Batten Awards honor efforts that invite citizen involvement in public issues. Projects include UND and 48HR Magazine collaborations, The Diameter from St. Petersburg Times, Ashahidi Haiti map mashup, Publish2 News Exchange, and The Takeaway engaging nonradio listeners to share local news. Links to all projects are on LJWorld.com.
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