On the Street: gardening plans on checkers corner
Adam Strunk surveys passers by at Checkers on Louisiana Street about spring planting. One respondent says they plant only flowers and bulb bulbs from last fall may come up, while another plans to grow tomatoes cucumbers zucchini and squash this season.
LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORT NO INCIDENTS FILED
There were no incidents to report Wednesday according to the law enforcement update.
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Births in Lawrence Feed Two Boys One Girl
Cassie Fratiello and Curtis Dodd Jr announce a boy born Wednesday in Lawrence. Sandeep and Suvarna Raikar welcomed a girl in Lawrence. Kayla Turner and Benjamin Mims report a boy born Wednesday in Lawrence.
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Four KU Players Win Big 12 Player of the Year Since 2000
Since 2000 four Kansas players have earned the Big 12 Player of the Year award. The honorees are Nick Collison in 2003, Wayne Simien in 2004, Marcus Morris in 2011, and Thomas Robinson in 2012. The user notes Marcus Smart recently claimed the Oklahoma State version of the award.
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Sanburn Emphasizes Equity and Public Engagement Reforms
Sanburn outlines ongoing equity work to close achievement gaps among economic and ethnic groups in the district. She warns state funding decisions will drive next board challenges, favors strong teacher bargaining rights, and opposes expanding charter schools until public education is adequately funded.
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Kansas KanCare pilot to long term care plan shift
The state plans to place long term care services for mentally disabled Kansans under KanCare on Jan 1. Officials claim better quality of life and health outcomes with improved coordination across health care, behavioral services, and long term care. They acknowledge prior payment delays but say most have been resolved. Statehouse reporter Scott Rothschild.
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Senate advances plan as House approves budget in Kansas
Kansas legislators advanced their budget plan while the House approved its version. The $14 billion per year proposal would fund K 12 education, social services and public safety with mixed general revenues and federal funds. A key dispute remains higher education cuts and Medicaid expansion options pending governor consent. A three House and three Senate panel will negotiate differences.
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Kansas House approves initial tax cuts bill in 82-37 vote
The Kansas House advanced a Brownback backed tax plan on an 82-37 party line tally with most Republicans supporting. The measure aims to curb income taxes while leaving questions on the July sales tax cut and overall revenue growth required for further rate reductions. Debate over highway funding shifts and budget certainty continues as House and Senate negotiators work toward a final version.
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Abortion bill clears Kansas House amid time pressure
The Kansas House passed a bill to bar abortion providers from tax breaks or aiding sex education in public schools. The 92-31 vote signals a swift Senate review as leaders aim to finish most business by April 5. The measure reinforces life-start and unborn rights statements and tightens training and informed consent rules.
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