Kansas Senate approves budget with education funding tweaks
The Kansas Senate approved a $25 billion fiscal plan 28 to 12, sending it to the House for joint approval. It trims some special education funding, contemplates $3 million in tax credits, and preserves friction over Medicaid expansion and DEI policies, with key Republicans voting against.
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Senators
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Wichita
Caryn Tyson
Parker
Erickson
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Cindy Holscher
Overland Park
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Dinah Sykes
Sykes
Jeff Klemp
Lansing
TJ Rose
Olathe
Brad Starnes
Manhattan
Laura Kelly
Man evades arrest after crash then flees on foot
A Douglas County man eluded deputies Wednesday night after a traffic stop near Seventh Street and Lawrence Avenue in a 2004 Cadillac DeVille. He crashed into a curb, fled on foot, and disappeared despite K9 and drone searches. His passenger, Camron James O’Connell, 21, of Lawrence, was arrested on warrants related to probation violations for domestic battery and a protective order.
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Shots fired after dispute at Haskell Avenue residence
Police investigated a Thursday incident on Haskell Avenue in Lawrence where a dispute between two residents led to a retaliatory shooting at a home. Bullet shell casings were found outside the residence housing five occupants, including children. No injuries were reported and no arrests were listed.
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Irish Road Bowling Metaphysical Fair and More Events
Local listings feature Irish Road Bowling and KC Metaphysical Lawrence Spring Fair with dates at Douglas County Fairgrounds and Clinton Lake areas. Also planned are birding trips, volunteer work, a house concert, and a women in science event at KU Natural History Museum. Events run across Saturday and Sunday with varying admission details.
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KC Metaphysical
Lawrence
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Harper St
Lawrence Bird Alliance
Clinton Lake
Bloomington
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Seekcmetaphysical.com
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Jayhawk Blvd
Lawrence Community Orchard
Garfield St
Americana Music Academy
Massachusetts St
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