Kansas lawmakers adjourn without resolving school funding issue
In Topeka on Wednesday the Kansas Legislature adjourned the 2016 session without addressing a state Supreme Court ruling that could close public schools over inequitable funding. The Senate passed a resolution opposing federal guidelines on transgender student restroom use.
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Revenues fall $74.5M in May amid potential cuts
Kansas revenue data show general fund shortfall as May receipts miss estimates by 74.5 million. Individual income taxes lagged by 58 million and corporate taxes by 15 million, while retail sales beat estimates by about 4 million. The figures come as lawmakers adjourn sine die after the 2016 session and after revised revenue projections.
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Inside 5A: Lawmakers explain wild final filing day
State lawmakers reflect on the frantic closing of the election filing period as candidates rush to declare. The piece profiles who remains in contention and who exits, detailing shifts in political alignments and current campaign plans.
Lawmakers press EAC over voter form changes by ex official
Three Democratic congressmen asked the Election Assistance Commission for records on whether executive director Brian Newby had authority to amend federal voter registration forms unilaterally in Kansas Alabama and Georgia to require proof of citizenship. They seek documents on state requests the impact analysis and Newbys authority.
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PetSmart Seeks West Lawrence Store After South Iowa Opening
Lawrence business note reports PetSmart has filed plans to build a second store in west Lawrence months after opening a location on South Iowa Street. The move signals expansion and local market activity amid ongoing commercial growth.
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Deaths in Business Classified Comics Section
Brief notice notes deaths listed inside the business classifieds comics section with social media links to LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for updates.
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Lawrence Teacher Vies for NBC Reality Prize Tonight
A Lawrence teacher heads into a televised NBC reality show finale to learn if they will claim a share of the $500,000 grand prize. The outcome airs tonight, with viewers awaiting the result and local reaction building.
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