Kansas Senate OKs Budget Bill Without School Funding Fix
The Kansas Senate approved a preliminary two year budget bill that omits major school finance changes and higher education restores, with final budget work slated for May after new revenue estimates. The measure adds funds for early intervention, nursing facility rates, three youth crisis centers, and state employee raises, but excludes Brownback's school funding phase in and KU dental school startup costs.
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Lawrence woman dies in house fire at 938 E 19th
Madison Halverstadt 28, lifelong Lawrence resident, died after a morning fire at a Baldwin City woman’s home. Firefighters found her in a bedroom. investigators say the blaze started in the living room and was ruled accidental. A cat survived and was taken to the humane society. Halverstadt worked at Harper Corner Liquor and was a regular at Playerz Sports Bar.
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E. 19Th St
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City plans 3.6 million extension of 19th Street
A special Transportation Commission meeting will discuss extending 19th Street east to O’Connell Road in a $3.6 million project. Neighbors fear higher traffic and the loss of a low-volume residential character, while City Engineer Cronin cites improved access to Venture Park and East Hills.
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Brook Creek Neighborhood Association
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Brook Creek
University Place
Schwegler
City Commission
Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods
Kansas Highway 10
David Cronin
Lawrence
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East Hills
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