Budget Woes Put Kansas Pensions Under Review
Lawmakers debate whether to meet 2012 pension funding law for Kansas Public Employees Retirement System as budget gaps rise. Gov Brownback proposes freezing annual contributions at 2016 level to cover a multiyear shortfall, while Senate adds 330 million in increased pension contributions and House delays decision. Critics warn plans undo recent pension reforms and could threaten long term finances.
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House Appropriations Committee
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Brownback
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Suspect Arrested After Early Morning Chase in Lawrence
Fernandus Jermine Pittman age 36 of Kansas City Kansas was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of criminal possession of a firearm no insurance criminal restraint transporting an open container fleeing an elude in a felony interference with a law enforcement officer driving while suspended possession of stolen property and six additional drug charges. Nine officers responded to the 1 57 a m call near E 23rd Street and Haskell Avenue. Pittman was booked into Douglas County Jail with an 88850 bond.
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Douglas County appoints new K-State Extension horticulture agent
Tom Buller will become the Douglas County E State Research and Extension horticultural agent starting April 10. He shifts from 12 years on his Buller Family Farm east of Lawrence to focus on the county's fruit and vegetable sectors, while Marlin Bates expands upgrades to community food initiatives. Buller brings deep local ties including the Douglas County Food Policy Council and Lawrence Farmers Market leadership.
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Lawrence
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University of Minnesota
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Prom Dress Giveaway Turns Library Into Glamour Boutique
Douglas County teens are invited to Lawrence Public Library for a Prom Dress Giveaway styled as a Glamour Boutique. More than 300 dresses, jewelry, shoes, and accessories will be available with on-site stylists, a parents lounge, DJs, raffles, and sizes from zero to 22.
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Lisa Purdon
Lawrence
Social Service League Thrift Store
Douglas County
Purdon
New York City
Social Service League
Lawrence to fill sidewalk gaps on 12 streets citywide
City staff memo outlines a spring and summer project adding sidewalk segments and ramps on 12 streets including Ousdahl Road Kansas Street and East Glenn Drive using about 230000 in funding. About 205000 comes from Community Development Block Grants with the remainder from pedestrian bicycle funding to improve walkability in low to moderate income areas.
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Ousdahl Road
Kansas Street
East Glenn Drive
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