City tightens tracking of parking offenders
City officials describe a shift to tighter tracking of meter violators to boost revenue and free short term spaces for customers. Downtown workers debate long term garage passes while a court process escalates for repeat violators as officials say fines aim to change parking habits, not punish individuals.
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Kansas gambling bill advances with state tax share details
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius endorses gambling expansion to aid the budget. Promoters pay 30 million upfront for licenses credited against future taxes. The bill sets a sliding state share of profits, 20 percent then 22.5 percent and higher as profits rise, with funds earmarked for gambling addiction programs, Boot Hill Museum, a Pittsburg bison preserve, and extra pension checks for retirees.
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Billings memory spurs street rename effort in Lawrence
Billings memorial drew over 1000 at KU Lied Center. Law firm and home builders push to rename Fifteenth Street to honor Bob Billings, a Lawrence developer who shaped Alvamar and KU ties. Commissioner Dennis Highberger backs the idea, pending city commission approval. letters of support encouraged through May 15.
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