Tax cuts and redistricting dominate 2012 Kansas session
The 2012 Kansas legislative session ended with a push for a sweeping personal income tax cut and the elimination of taxes on nonwage income for 191,000 business owners, a plan Gov. Sam Brownback backs as a boon for business. Opponents warn of service cuts and increased burdens on low‑income Kansans. Redistricting stalled, moved to three federal judges after a partisan impasse within the Kansas Republican Party.
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Budget signs new Creative Arts Industries Commission
Gov. Sam Brownback signed the state budget including 700000 for a new Creative Arts Industries Commission, a reversal after a 2011 line item veto that ended state Arts Commission funding and led to scaled back programs and lost matching funds. The move is hailed by Kansas Citizens for the Arts as a big win for the state.
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Brownback signs bill limiting remedial course funding
The governor signs legislation restricting funding for remedial courses. No motion to redraw Lawrence into the First Congressional District is reported. The visitor center funding at the Statehouse remains unavailable.
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Downtown surveillance cameras eyed for Lawrence
City officials will seek approval to use 46800 in grant funds to buy up to two surveillance cameras and hardware for downtown Lawrence. Police chief Tarik Khatib says video systems proved their value during the Final Four and could aid events like the St Patrick s Day parade and missing child cases while officials note the grant aims to capture evidence of criminal activity.
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Warming up Business and Classifieds Listings
Local page items include business warmups and classified notices across sections 8C 1C to 5C with brief event listings. Public notices, death notices and community events appear within 2A 8A and 2B columns. Follow LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for updates.
Smoking Pregnancies Spark Health Alarm in Douglas County
Experts warn the rate of women who smoke during pregnancy in Douglas County remains high and poses health risks. Local health officials call for expanded outreach and cessation support ahead of a Sunday health briefing.
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