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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 2010
Page
1
Faith Baxter eight of Overbrook watches as a contestant approaches the judge. Dozens of local children model dresses shirts and blouses, many designed and made by the makers themselves. Grace Baxter eleven of Overbrook braces to model an outfit while nervously waiting.
Douglas County commissioners cut the planned property tax increase to 3.598 mills from 5.153 as they decide today how much to reduce. A $150 000 home would pay about 62.07 more next year, down from 88.89 before further cuts. The panel also weighs big cuts to 500000 for economic development and 500000 for open space and heritage efforts while each commissioner signals different cuts.
Lawrence city commissioners remove proposed 4 percent water and sewer rate hikes from the 2011 budget, keeping taxes and fees similar to 2010. The one-year pause avoids higher rates while trash charges rise 70 cents monthly for residential customers, with no change to the 26.6 mill property tax rate.
The 2010 Kids Count Data Book shows Kansas infant mortality up 16 percent from 2000 to 2007 with 333 infant deaths in 2007 and about 100,000 children in poverty in 2008, a 25 percent rise since 2000. Kansas ranks 13th overall in 10 indicators, with officials citing bill HB 2454 enabling deeper parental interviews to uncover causes.
A brief forecast notes a heat index near 100 with a high of 92 degrees and a low around 73. Page 8B provides the day's weather details.
A KU surgeon performs a transplant enabling a woman to become pregnant. The procedure marks a significant medical milestone and offers new hope for family planning.
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