Panel Advances Plan to Make Raising Taxes Harder
The Kansas Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee backed a conservative amendment to require two thirds majorities in both chambers to pass any tax increase or new tax starting July 2023. If approved by Legislature, the measure would go to voters in November for final ratification.
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Snow accumulates in Lawrence as winter storm hits
A late winter storm dumped more than four inches of snow on Lawrence prompting a winter storm warning from the National Weather Service. Meteorologist Bryan Baerg said the area saw over 4 inches by early afternoon with lows near 5 degrees tonight and wind chill near zero. Temperatures rebound this weekend into the 60s and possibly mid 70s midweek. The storm caused multiple weather related incidents as Douglas County deputies logged two minor injury crashes, three noninjury crashes, and eight aiding calls. Lawrence Police recorded two noninjury crashes Thursday morning.
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Lawrence City Commission to resume in-person meetings in April
Lawrence officials announced the City Commission will return to in-person meetings starting April 5 with hybrid participation options. Meetings will be at City Hall, with virtual links and attendance guidance provided on lawrenceks.org. Mask rules will align with the county COVID transmission indicators, currently in the green zone.
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St Patrick's weekend events include dance showbook sale and runs
Lawrence area events this weekend feature the Lawrence Arts Center School of Dance performing The Sleeping Beauty at 7 pm with a Saturday repeat, a Pi Day River Rotation runs starting at 7 30 am, and a Garden Show at Douglas County Fairgrounds with vendors food trucks and a garage sale. Also, a Second Saturday Book Sale at Lawrence Public Library and a Luck of the Irish Motorcycle Poker Run with stops to Topeka and surrounding towns.
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Topeka
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Lawrence
Free State High School assistant principal to retire in June
Lawrence district announces the retirement of Jeff Harkin after 26 years with the district and 29 years in public education. He will resign June 30, 2022, pending school board approval, ending a career across four middle schools and Free State since 2019. Budget shortfall noted as vacancies are evaluated.
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Lawrence Public Schools
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Graber
Iowa State University
Emporia State University
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