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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 2012
Page
1
The Kansas House approved an 88 31 measure to block indirect abortion subsidies via tax breaks. It would bar claiming abortion expenses on medical cost deductions and deny sales tax exemptions for abortion providers. Senate prospects look uncertain with leaders saying committee review is likely before any action.
Lawrence High beat Free State 3-1 in baseball while the Firebirds topped in softball 3-0 in a city showdown. The article notes a chicken policy amendment may let retailers resume selling chicks.
Rabbi Moti Rieber of the Kansas Interfaith Power and Light criticizes a conservative effort to block a United Nations policy they claim threatens Americans' rights to drive cars and own private property. The remark appears in a Kansas article on page 7A.
On Wednesday Governor Sam Brown returns to Lawrence to donate to the local homeless shelter in a show of support. The event emphasizes state aid to the shelter and highlights Brown's ongoing relief efforts in the region.
Lawrence seniors and juniors will close their recognition concert with Gilbert and Sullivan as Cathy Crispino and Rugene Anderson retire after 15 and 23 years directing and accompanying choirs at Lawrence High School. Showtime, the 135-student program, hinges on their partnership and organizational work helping students blend choir with pop music. Additional district teachers Lynn Bason and John Bowman also retire, marking a broader exit of longtime music staff.
Lawrence city commissioners plan first discussion on overhauling the economic development program to speed job creation. A proposed Joint Economic Development Council would gain its own budget and authority, uniting the city county chamber and business leaders to cut miscoordination and blame games.
Legislators clash over a redistricting plan as House Republicans back a map similar to one vetoed by a bipartisan Senate coalition. Speaker Mike O Neal aims to finalize the proposal and seek a Wednesday House vote amid adjournment talks. Governor Brownback backs a contrasting view as moderates and Democrats voice objections.
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