Kansas lawmakers weigh tax options after school finance ruling
Kansas legislators explored alternatives to fund K 12 schools following a Supreme Court ruling. A bill to renew the 20 mill statewide property tax was discussed, with lobbyist Mark Tallman noting possible increases. The levy funds about 13 percent of the K 12 budget while exemptions limit residential first 20000 dollars and the rest comes from multiple sources.
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City Eyes Ninth Street Art Rich Reconstruction Plan
City commissioners debate scaling back a $3.5 million Ninth Street reconstruction to a basic street project at $1.88 million while pursuing optional arts elements funded by a $500,000 ArtPlace America grant. Arts Center seeks $2.3 to $2.5 million total with landscaping lighting and furniture.
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KU Athletics Chief defends discipline process in public remarks
University official Tim Zenger outlines disciplinary procedures at Kansas Athletics citing four core areas and progressive discipline. He says meeting invites to Tim Calvert were extended while Calvert delays and public articles prompt dialogue. Calvert and family accuse stricter treatment of McKenzie Calvert after a December incident at The Yacht Club, while KU seeks FERPA waivers to discuss student disciplinary history with guardians.
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Kansas rescission bill eyed to trim shortfall and avert tax hikes
Senate leaders push a rescission plan to cover this year’s deficit by borrowing from idle funds and delaying KPERS payments, with two year repayment and a 50 million year-end balance. Amendments are expected to cut operating expenses while resisting new tax increases.
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Roverland Park
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
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Nonpartisan Research Office
Email and contact lines for Lawrence Journal World tips
The notice lists email and phone contacts for story ideas and department tips including Arts, City government, County government, Courts, Datebook, Schools, Obituaries, Photo reprints, Society, Sports, and University of Kansas. It also provides subscription management and delivery support numbers.
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Lottery Saturday Hot Lotto Sizzler Draw
A Saturday lottery feature highlights a hot Lotto Sizzler drawing with numbers 8 16 32 34 38 and a single bonus ball 1. The card emphasizes the top pick selections and potential prize impact for players.
Sage Daki and Ngwangfuri Sherpa Lawrence Boy Tuesday
Sage Daki and Ngwangfuri Sherpa are reported in Lawrence as a boy named Tuesday.
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Burn callout guides firefighters and warns residents amid snow
Rodrigue notes Burn Calling dispatch informs responders of a controlled burn and notifies 911 callers. Hoffer says 911 calls never fail even when crews warn residents in person. By Tuesday noon Lawrence saw about half an inch of snow, with warmer temperatures expected later in the week per meteorologist Kyle Poage of the National Weather Service Topeka.
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