Last Day To Vote In School Bond Election
J W Staff Reports notes the district’s 87 million bond election ends today at noon. The plan covers six secondary schools with 50.8 million aimed at renovating aging Lawrence High School. Ballots mailed April 12 must be returned in person to four designated drop locations including the County Clerk's office, a courthouse drop, and county treasurer satellites.
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Senate could vote soon on revised Kansas tax plan
Kansas Senate back from a three week break could vote today on a modified tax package that mirrors the vetoed plan. Negotiators quickly agreed to send the bill to both chambers with changes including a third upper tax bracket and repeal of the LLC exemption, now set to take effect July 1 instead of retroactively.
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Archdiocese in KCK ends ties with Girl Scouts
The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas withdraws from Girl Scouts and urges an end to cookie sales citing philosophical concerns with the organization. The move covers Kansas City area and much of eastern Kansas.
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New Santa Fe Station deal shifts control to city
Lawrence city commission meets to review an updated agreement on the New Santa Fe Station project. Rochelle Valverde reports the proposal would place decision making in city hands and outlines key terms and potential implications for the station’s development.
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Kansas tax take beats April forecast by small margin
Kansas Department of Revenue shows April tax collections at about 639 million, roughly 18 million over projected and 0.3 percent above expectations. Officials and economists had revised revenue outlooks through June 2019, with lawmakers returning after spring break to address a projected 889 million budget shortfall and potential income tax increases.
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Increasing clouds with mild high near 69
Forecast shows increasing clouds as the day progresses with a high around 69 and a low near 49. Local notices place this in the 6A section, with classifieds on 3C 4C and events in 4B.
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