Perspectives on The Monuments of Mount Oread Tour
KU emeritus professor of French and Italian plans his annual Stop Day walking tour of campus. The event starts 9 a m outside Natural History Museum and visits Lippincott Hall Twente Hall Watson Library Wescoe Hall Memorial Drive and Spooner Hall with rain options and Kansas Union lunch.
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Lawmakers stall on Kansas tax solution
Kansas lawmakers in the House and Senate tax committees showed little enthusiasm for Gov. Brownback's tax proposals and offered scant support for alternative ideas. Senate chair Les Donovan voiced disappointment as the state faces a $422 million budget shortfall with wrap-up session progress stalled.
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Civil service bill could shrink state worker coverage
A proposed bill would narrow the scope of the civil service system, likely reducing the number of state employees covered. The measure focuses on exemptions and reclassifications to limit broad protections and oversight.
Uber exits Kansas after veto override
Uber says it is pulling out of Kansas after the Legislature overrode Gov. Brownback's veto of a ride hail regulation package. The measure requires background checks and higher auto insurance for drivers. Uber, which operates in Wichita, lamented job losses and reduced transportation options.
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Uber
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Lawrence Adds Public Feedback Feature on City Website
Lawrence introduces Lawrence Listens a new online forum for residents to share priorities with city commissioners. Citizens must register or sign in via Facebook to contribute responses monitored by staff ahead of budget hearings.
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Thunderstorm Strikes Downtown Hurting Local Business
A severe storm disrupts commerce as power outages and flooding impact 2A district shops and services. Local officials urge caution while crews clear debris and assess damage to storefronts and utilities. Community relief efforts begin with volunteers aiding affected residents.
Lawrence commissioners vote to fund citizen survey
Tuesday night Lawrence officials approved paying 29500 to conduct a citizen survey assessing how well local government functions. The measure moves to gather public input on governance quality and service delivery.
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