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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 2015
Page
1
After a failed sales tax and an April election that added three commissioners, Lawrence leaders weigh using an existing building for a new police headquarters. The Simon family proposes acquiring part of the Riverfront mall for the site, with other ownersPossible offers welcome if the retrofit option is pursued.
Conrad Swanson reports longtime district bus driver Shirley Harrell, aged 85, retires after 53 years on the job. Despite not riding her bus, a family friend notes Harrell’s care for her passengers and dedication as she leaves the route at year’s end.
City Wine Market has filed to open a new liquor store in downtown Lawrence on Ninth Street, adjacent to the future Port Fonda site. The move signals expansion into the central district with a neighborhood bar and dining hub nearby.
A Monday feature spotlighting behind the scenes residents who make Lawrence special invites suggestions. Email ljworld.com with Only in Lawrence in the subject line.
The Kansas Senate narrowly approved a 423 million tax package seen as the largest in state history to balance the budget. It would raise sales taxes on most items while reducing taxes on food. The measure, part of a two-bill package with an insurance tax, moves to the House for action.
The first full year of marketplace claims data shows higher insurance rates for Kansans in 2016, alarming lawson area health leaders. Kim Polson of Health Care Access Clinic notes low income patients cannot afford premiums or high deductibles despite expanded marketplace access.
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