Lawrence Surpasses 100 Degrees As Heat Wave Starts
Lawrence tops 100 for the first time this year as temperatures hit 100 with a 105 degree feel under humidity. National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Whitmore notes 100 degrees in Lawrence following a high of 98 and correction of a 101 reading. Brandon Drake says the July 22 record for the area is 106 in Topeka, with heat advisory ending at 9 p.m. Tuesday. Continuous warm weather expected to ease soon.
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City budget crowding in 2015 tax hike on horizon
Lawrence commissioners move toward a 2015 budget raising the property tax rate by 1.479 mills, producing about $28 extra yearly for a $170,000 home. The vote sets a maximum levy but awaits final approval in August after a tense line by line review of the general fund. Planning Commission recommends rejecting a shopping center proposal.
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Rulings on Key ACA Provisions Split Courts in Kansas
Two federal appeals courts issued contrasting rulings on whether critical parts of the Affordable Care Act can be implemented in Kansas. The cases, likely headed to the Supreme Court, affect about 45,000 Kansas residents with exchange health insurance and roughly 16,000 private employers required to offer coverage. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt backed the plaintiffs seeking to block enforcement, saying the decisions move the issue toward a final resolution.
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Sunny, not as hot Crave
A brief weather note says sunny conditions with lower heat. No additional local details or timing provided.
Kansas State weighs $150 million food research facility
Kansas State University is considering constructing a major $150 million food research facility to advance food science. The project, discussed on page 3A, would expand research capabilities and support industry collaboration.
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