Kansas KU K State rivalry roars in Oklahoma City games
In Oklahoma City fans buzz as KU and K State prepare first round games at the Ford Center. Bars host Wildcats events and KU watchers while sponsors bet on a big in-state showdown. Officials expect strong walk-up ticket sales and lively street chatter amid the Final Four buildup.
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Lehigh fan in Lawrence roots for upset in NCAA opener
Lehigh graduate Mel Klein and his wife Phyllis in northwest Lawrence cheer for Lehigh as the Mountain Hawks or Engineers face Kansas in the NCAA Tournament. Klein recalls KU's 2005 upset loss to Bucknell and keeps fingers crossed for an unlikely Lehigh run.
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Library seeks 18 million expansion in November vote
Lawrence Public Library plans to ask voters in November for a property tax increase to fund an 18 million expansion of its downtown facility at Seventh and Vermont. Library director Bruce Flanders says the library board will request a ballot question to add up to 20 000 square feet as community demand grows amid a down economy. City commissioners will discuss the project next Tuesday as they start budget talks for 2011. commissioner Mike Amyx notes tax increases are hard to sell but essential due to rising library use.
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House seeks $200M more in school cuts
The Kansas House budget committee advances a Republican plan to trim public schools by 172 million, eliminating a 33 million Gov. Parkinson uplift and totaling over 200 million in cuts. The move targets base aid per pupil and supplemental funds, aiming to narrow a near 500 million revenue shortfall. Critics warn the plan harms poorer districts.
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Statehouse Reporter Contact Line
Statehouse reporter Scott Rothschild can be reached at 785 423 0668 for tips or comments regarding legislative coverage.
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Open government series ends with city government emails
We conclude our look at open government with a focus on city government emails and how they operate within public records rules. The series examines access, transparency, and implications for citizens seeking information.
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