Kansan lawmakers face races amid school funding dispute
Kansas candidates battle over tax policy and school finance as the 45th district eyes a shift. Karleskint backs reform and opposes Brownback tax cuts while Neelly denounces 2017 changes. endorsements span Kansans for Life to Mainstream Coalition.Democratic contenders Amyx Loveland Koster Davis seek Medicaid expansion and abortion rights, with endorsements from Equality Kansas. Republicans Smith and Thacker jaw for votes on Medicaid and court power. Highberger defends repealing Brownback tax policy. Ferlo challenges, citing youth representation and push for progressive causes.
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Lawrence school board meeting on 2018 2019 budget publication
The Lawrence school board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday to consider publishing the 2018 2019 budget in the Journal World, which would trigger a public hearing at 7 p.m. Aug. 13. Finance chief Kathy Johnson estimates the mill levy may fall to 54.99 mills, affecting a $175,000 home’s taxes, with minor changes possible as the bond fund is tweaked.
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