Kansas House approves bill boosting disclosure on tax incentive programs
The Kansas House passed HB 2572 to create a publicly accessible database detailing major state and local incentive programs. It would list recipients, amounts, qualifying criteria, and job benchmarks, with bond financing disclosures for STAR and revenue bonds, while preserving federal or pre July 1 2018 confidentiality protections. The bill advanced 114 to 7 and moves to the Senate.
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LMH board gives hospital president 3 percent raise, $1000K-plus bonus
Lawrence Memorial Hospital raises president and CEO Russ Johnson base pay 3 percent to 468,650 and awards 113,295 in variable compensation for meeting 2017 goals. With the bonus, Johnson’s total increase is about 126,945, a roughly 28 percent rise from prior base salary. The board cited his leadership on the Destina tion Health plan and community partnerships amid plans for a 93 million outpatient building. Johnson’s role amid a competitive health care market was noted, with emphasis on partnerships and expansion.
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Man Intervenes in Mdday Burglary. Victim Shot on Graystone Drive
Lawrence police say a 19-year-old man interrupted a midday burglary Thursday at an apartment in the 400 block of Graystone Drive. The suspect, a male, shot the victim before fleeing. victim transported with non life threatening injuries. No arrest yet. tips welcomed at 785 832 7509 or Crime Stoppers 785 843 8477.
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