Tax lid pressures force county and city budget cuts
Douglas County and Lawrence officials warn nonexempt budget areas will shrink as health insurance costs rise about 8 percent, consuming most inflation allowances. Lawmakers consider changing or repealing the lid, but action is uncertain, forcing draft budgets by July 1 and public hearings by mid August.
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Meals on Wheels programs face funding questions in budget
Douglas County program leaders warn cuts to federal aid could test the Senior Meals network. Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Director Jocelyn Lyons notes older residents face food insecurity and relies on CHAMPSS and Senior Meals funding via Older Americans Act and CDBG. Locally, Lawrence Meals on Wheels and the Senior Resource Center for Douglas County prepare for possible shifts while continuing deliveries.
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Volunteers Needed as Home Delivered Meals Expand Douglas County
Senior Resource Center of Douglas County and Lawrence Meals on Wheels seek more volunteer drivers for noon deliveries across Lawrence Baldwin City Lecompton Eudora and rural areas. Funding remains diverse with private donations and client payments while federal and state aid cover about one third. volunteers ensure daily checks for senior safety and independence at home.
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Overtime costs rise with staffing shortages in city fire and police
Fire Chief Mark Bradford and Police Chief Tarik Khatib cite staffing declines and unpredictable work as key drivers of rising overtime. Since 2016 the fire department faced 42 on duty per shift and 12 hour overtime per cycle, while police overtime hovered near 1 million dollars with a 6 percent rate. Both note hires, retirements, and event-based reimbursements from KU shape costs and stress the need to balance staffing, schedules, and unpredictable incidents.
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Public safety reporter contact details
Public safety reporter Conrad Swanson can be reached at 832-7284 for assignments and updates. Follow him on Twitter at Conrad Swanson for ongoing coverage and safety news.
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Lawrence Journal World contact and publication details
Did not receive your paper, call 832-7199 for billing or delivery questions. Published daily by Ogden Newspapers of Kansas LLC at 645 New Hampshire St Lawrence KS 66044 telephone 843-1000 or toll free 800-578-8748 postmaster address changes to Lawrence Journal World P O Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 0888 Facebook LJWorld Twitter LJWorld
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Lottery Saturday Numbers Focus Kansas Cash Draw
Saturday's Kansas Cash lottery results list seven numbers drawn as 7 11 20 22 23 and an additional number 23. The draw file notes the prize breakdown and estimated jackpot at draw time. No winner details are provided in the fragment.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Reports No Births Sunday
Lawrence Memorial Hospital announced there were no births recorded on Sunday. The report provides a quiet weekend update from the facility’s obstetrics department.
Journal-World invites readers to report significant errors
The Journal-World explains its policy to correct significant errors brought to editors' attention. Readers are directed to call 832-7154 or email news ijworld.com to report mistakes.
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