Editorial: City considers sidewalk repair cost shift
City commissioners weigh a staff proposal to fix damaged sidewalks at owner expense and add costs to property tax. The plan would bill repair costs, a 10 percent admin fee, interest, and other incurred charges, with four yearly installments if not paid upfront. Groups oppose, citing public funding needs. proponents urge flexibility and aid for low income homeowners.
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Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods
Lawrence Pedestrian Coalition
LiveWell Lawrence
Matthew Herbert
Emigration to Kansas Grows as Lands Open Up
Emigration is beginning to flow into Kansas and a larger population from this source is expected this season. The sale of lands held as Indian reserves is opening, the Union Pacific Railway completes its title to Delaware lands, and the road’s progression offers facilities far into the wilderness, creating an enticing opportunity for settlers.
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Kansas Daily Tribune
Kansas
Union Pacific Railway Company
Delaware
Drain the swamp era fuels debates on ethics and travel
The piece traces the phrase drain the swamp to a 1903 Wisconsin Socialist letter and rebuts claims of ethical conduct in the Trump White House. It cites Tom Price, Steven Mnuchin, David Shulkin, Scott Pruitt, Ryan Zinke, Ben Carson, and Jared Kushner, detailing private flights, travel costs, and conflicts of interest as examples of swamp governance. Mona Charen provides the context.
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Donald Trump
Trump
John Kelly
Daily
Northwestern
Winfield R. Gaylord
Socialist Party
Wisconsin
Hillary Clinton
James Comey
Clinton Foundation
Washington
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Tom Price
Politico
Asia
Africa
Europe
Treasury
Steven Mnuchin
Louise Linton
Kentucky
Mnuchin
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
David Shulkin
Copenhagen
London
Shulkin
Environmental Protection Agency
Scott Pruitt
Washington Post
EPA
Pruitt
Ryan Zinke
Interior Department
Mary Kendall
Ben Carson
The
Guardian
Jared Kushner
Joshua Harris
Kushner
Harris
White House
Christine Taylor
Kushners
Mona Charen
Creators Syndicate
March 6 historical milestones span Alamo siege to Soviet leadership
On March 6 events shaped history across Texas and Russia. The Alamo fell after a 13 day siege in San Antonio ending with nearly 200 Texan defenders including Travis Bowie and Crockett dead. The Supreme Court’s Dred Scott decision declared Scott not a citizen, blocking his freedom suit. Georgy Malenkov was named premier of the Soviet Union following Stalin’s death.
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Alamo
San Antonio
Texas
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
William Travis
James Bowie
Davy Crockett
U.S. Supreme Court
Dred Scott
Sandford
Scott
Georgy Malenkov
Soviet Union
Josef Stalin
Fantasticks memories from a different era and love
Cal Thomas recalls the enduring appeal of The Fantasticks co created by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones. He reflects on its romance and shelter from turmoil, noting its off Broadway success and Tony Honors, while preserving personal memories of a past love.
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Harvey Schmidt
Tom Jones
University of Texas
The
Fantasticks
Old Sullivan Theatre
New York
YouTube
Margaritaville
the Fantasticks
Cal Thomas
Tribune Content Agency LLC
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