School district seeks CMAR for three package projects
The Journal World reports the district will hire a construction manager at risk, then an architect and engineer, aiming for a late July or early August selection. Projects cover Lawrence High School additions, Free State High School improvements, and upgrades at four middle schools. Design spans six to 18 months with two timeline options.
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Court finds Kansas K-12 funding unconstitutional
Funding court rules current Kansas K-12 support inadequate and unconstitutional and orders a plan by June 30. Legislature weighing a five year increase of about 150 million annually to reach roughly 4,000 per pupil next year, plus provisions for all day kindergarten and targeted poverty programs. Officials note lack of monetary guidance from the court and imply a need for near term funding certainty.
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Lawrence budget forecast shows sales tax growth outpacing peers
The 2018 proposed Lawrence budget relies on 4 percent 2017 sales tax growth, with current pace at 4.2 percent. Projected franchise and fines shortfalls widen the gap, but overall general fund revenues rise to about 72.81 million, and a near six hundred thousand surplus is possible. The piece notes potential tax increases, retail development debates, and a stalled shopping center lawsuit.
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Lawrence couples welcome newborns through weekend
Jessica and Joshua Cecil in Lawrence welcomed a girl on Saturday. Keon and Carley Stowers in Lawrence welcomed a girl on Sunday. Jason and Katie Gramer with Brandon McMullin and Terra Gauger in Tonganoxie welcomed twin boys on Monday. James and Natasha Carter in Lawrence welcomed a girl on Monday.
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Correction issued for Lawrence-Douglas waste center contact
The Journal World corrects an erroneous phone number for the Lawrence-Douglas County Household Hazardous Waste Center. The correct main line is 785 832 3030. Readers with significant errors to report may contact editors at 832 7154 or email news ljworld.com.
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Contact information for Lawrence Journal World
A notice instructs readers to email story ideas to ljworld com and provides contact numbers for delivery billing and vacations. It lists publication details for Ogden Newspapers of Kansas LLC including address and postal information.
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