Tax package tightens city property tax rules in Kansas
Gov. Sam Brownback signed two bills to raise 384 million in revenue and close an 800 million budget gap. The package expands sales and cigarette taxes and caps increases on property tax revenues unless voters approve. One bill targets 2018 and the other July, with exceptions for debt payments and infrastructure. House passed the measures after a lengthy session amid concerns about drafting errors and computer glitches.
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Lawrence volunteers to lobby in D C for climate bill
Lawrence Citizens' Climate Lobby members Tony Schmidt and Lynnte Pettengill will travel to Washington D C Sunday through Tuesday to meet Senators Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran and Representative Lynn Jenkins. They push a carbon fee and dividend plan, citing Regional Economic Models Inc. findings and Pope Francis encyclical urging action on climate change.
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Red Sox release KUukuk after prison sentence for home invasion
Cody Scott Kukuk, a 2011 Red Sox draftee from Lawrence, was released after a June 9 sentence of three and a half years for aggravated robbery and related charges. He pleaded no contest in May to aggravated robbery and aggravated assault. He remains in Douglas County Jail awaiting transfer to a state prison as per the jail roster.
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Sherman resigns as Douglas County chief building officer
County officials, unable to obtain further comment, confirm Sherman became chief building officer on Feb 28 last year after roles in Gardner and Westwood and prior years as a building inspector in De Soto and Lawrence. Interim director Weinang will discuss staff changes while enforcing codes as a public service. Resignation takes effect June 29.
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Regents OK greenhouse for EU research
Kansas University plans a 4350 square foot greenhouse on West Campus to support James Bever a new Foundation Distinguished Professor of soil microbiology joint with KU Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Kansas Biological Survey Construction costing about 645000 funded by State General Fund allocations will be partly year round and partly spring through fall The greenhouse is to be built on land owned by KU Endowment and will be transferred to KU
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University Presidents Salaries Updated Across Kansas Schools
The 2015 salary base was used to calculate new pay for university presidents. Kirk Schulz at Wichita State earns 476290, John Bardo of Pittsburg State 357178, Mirta Martin at Fort Hays State 265200, Steve Scott at Pittsburg State 263357. Emporia State is excluded while Jacqueline Vietti serves as interim.
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Meet Dave and Flannery the shelter dogs
Dave is an eight year old Pointer mix with a sweet nature, despite blindness and weak scent. Flannery, an 81 pound German Shepherd mix, is confident and vocal, dislikes cats but likes people and other dogs, with a dense coat.
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Fred the Dachshund Seeks Forever Home for Happiness
Meet Fred a six year old Dachshund whose big brown eyes and wagging tail bring stress relief and joy. He loves chocolate themed treats and cuddling, and he is eager to find a loving forever home where his joyful personality can brighten each day.
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Tiger the Gentle Cat Seeks New Home and Lap Warmth
Tiger, a 12 year old Domestic Short Hair with a black coat and white chest patch, is not fierce despite his name. He hopes for a loving home with unlimited food, a lap to sleep on, and gentle hands to pet him, with maybe a cat friend joining the household.
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Nicole Kitten Seeks Forever Home With Special $10 Fee
This four year old Domestic Long Hair Himalayan mix named Nicole Kitten is described as sweet and friendly. She enjoys chin scratches and has a charming underbite, with a promotional adoption fee of ten dollars this month.
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Garmin the Pit Bull Mix Seeks New Family in Meet and Greet Plan
Garmin is a four year old Pit Bull Terrier mix with a black brown brindle coat. She remains in place but is ready to relocate with a loving family. Available for daily meet and greets from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. Visit to say hello.
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Ester N is a loving 9 year old Labrador mix seeks a home
Ester N is a black coated nine year old Labrador Retriever mix with a gray muzzle. She is an older dog requiring extra care but offers abundant snuggles and companionship for a caring adopter ready to welcome her.
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River the brown brindle Pit Bull in foster care
River is a 2 year old brown brindle Pit Bull Terrier mix who loves people and gives doggie kisses. She is a couch potato, good with most dogs but not cats or small animals. She is in foster care. call to set up a meet.
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Velocy Seeks New Home Behind a Shy Exterior
Velocy the Domestic Long Haired tortie hides her true plan behind the name Cecelia a mild mannered shy lady. As Velocy she remains the same beautiful cat but the disguise is part of her pitch for adoption hoping for a fitting home.
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Dr Ellie Learns From Jurassic Park Adventure
Dr Ellie rests after Jurassic Park venture. She sports a new haircut and pedicure. In seven years she has learned a long mane and a friendly, outgoing personality help make a good impression on a new family.
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Veronica the friendly Rottweiler mix seeks a home
Veronica, a polite one year old Rottweiler mix, handles leash work well and enjoyed a photo shoot with cheese. She adapts to adults and other dogs but lacks patience for children and is looking for a forever home.
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