Senate approves 22.8 billion Kansas budget plan
The Kansas Senate approved a 22.8 billion state spending plan with a 5 percent pay raise for state employees. It does not include the food sales tax cut, leaving the general fund balance at 359.6 million. The bill dedicates 245 million to disability services, removes governor’s Medicaid expansion funding, relies on federal aid for the Docking Building remodel and a new health agency lab, and reduces revenues by 255.1 million this year and 80.1 million next year to reflect tax cuts already passed.
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North Lawrence gains grass capital with new power and sod shops
Heinen Outdoor Power Equipment and the Sod Shop complete builds in North Lawrence as Lawrence bids to become the grass capital. Heinen, branding as H.O.P.E., planned to locate at 1795 East 1500 Road on the former Airport Motel site, signaling a local growth push.
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Governor's university funding plan faces shortfall
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly proposed a $45 million funding rise for state universities including a tuition freeze. The Legislature debates about $25 million, risking a KU tuition increase per Chancellor Douglas Girod if the full amount is not enacted.
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Lawrence St Patrick Parade kicks off downtown at 1 p.m.
The 35th annual St Patrick's Day Parade runs today on Massachusetts Street in downtown Lawrence starting at 1 pm and finishing in North Lawrence. Organized by a nonprofit, it supports local groups including Lawrence Public Library Friends and Foundation, Watkins Museum of History, and The Jefferson Foundation.
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