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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 2015
Page
1
Pastor Gary Myer starts a Sunday bus route for breakfast and Sunday school, driving a 21 passenger bus to collect children. At 72, he has been on this route for nearly four decades, beginning by knocking on the first house on his list as dawn breaks.
A Monday feature highlights behind the scenes stars and unsung heroes who make Lawrence a special place to live. To suggest someone for the Only in Lawrence feature email news ljworld com with Only in Lawrence in the subject line.
The Kansas Senate debated balancing next year’s budget by repealing sales tax exemptions but rejected the main repeal 30 to 9. Only a reduction in the overall sales tax rate was approved, leaving a $400 million shortfall and forcing further consideration. The vote ends with the session nearing the 102nd day.
A funding measure for the judiciary passes the Senate despite objections from Democrats who label the bill unconstitutional. Republicans press ahead arguing for court system support and fiscal discipline.
City commissioners weigh a multimillion dollar police headquarters project with a proposed ad hoc citizens committee led by Commissioner Stuart Boley. A November 17 deadline for the panel’s report looms after the August budget cutoff, prompting discussions on funding mechanisms and facility options including a possible Municipal Court move. The commission plans to debate the proposal at Tuesday’s meeting amid ongoing public sessions after voters rejected a police sales tax.
The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies and a high around 73 degrees with a low near 53. A calm day is expected across the area, with light winds and no precipitation indicated.
Kansas University Hospital teams with KU law students to improve identification and treatment of trafficking victims. The collaboration aims to train staff, share resources, and strengthen support pathways for survivors across campus and health system locations.
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