Legislature debates 1996 telecom law rewrite in Kansas
Both chambers plan to debate bills revising the 1996 telecommunications law, aiming to balance universal service funding with consumer charges. Supporters say reforms help consumers while critics warn against benefiting incumbents like Southwestern Bell. Debates come as lawmakers schedule adjournment for April 9 and consider how to cap or adjust surcharges funding the Universal Service Fund.
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Southwestern Bell
Kansas
CURB
Hendrix
Senate
Tees
Nika
Otis
Howse
Universal Service Fund
Wichita
Bell
Senate Committee
House Committee
House
Kansas Corporation Commission
Secondhand shops thrive in Lawrence market scene
Lawrence gains in recycled merchandise with Second Chance and 14 other niche shops along Massachusetts Street. Julie Squires notes a daughter’s item remains unsold while jeans priced well under ten dollars attract customers. Local Chamber president Gary Toebben confirms a nationwide growth in used goods. See page 3B.
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Second Chance
Julie Squires
Squires
Wheatfields Bakery
Lawrence
Gary Toebben
Chamber of Commerce
Massachusetts Street
City Hall
Massachusetts
Sixth Street
Eleventh Street
Transition pattern keeps Midwest weather unsettled this week
Last week's forecast repeats this week as a mid spring transition pattern brings variable conditions across Kansas. The National Weather Service cautions rising winds with Sunday gusts over 40 mph, possible rain today, and clearing skies Tuesday and Wednesday, with late week wind and a chance of storms.
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Lawrence
National Weather Service
Steve Kays
NWS
Topeka
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Kansas
Kays
Grease dominates area theaters as crowds flock this weekend
Area residents packed venues to relive the 1978 musical Grease at Southwind 12 Theaters and other cinemas. Fans of all ages filled seats, with many dressing as Sandy and Danny. the film runs through this week with potential second week, and screenings sold out Friday and Saturday.
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Danny Zuky
Kim Tran
Southwind
Iowa
Mistie Copas-Thomas
Lawrence
Alexis
Preston
Copas-Thomas
Tran
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