Legislators strike deal on Kansas pension measure
Negotiators from the Kansas House and Senate reached a compromise on a new pension plan for future teachers and public workers. The deal diverts casino revenues to bolster KPERS and details a retirement plan for hires after 2014 with a 5.25 percent annual return and potential annual dividends if investments exceed 8 percent. The measure now heads to a Senate vote before possible approval by Gov. Brownback.
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Kansas lawmakers stall as tax cut talks falter
Kansas senators and House members failed to advance a new tax cut proposal after the House rejected the Senate’s latest version. Negotiators seek an alternative to replace a plan headed to Gov Brownback, with concerns about budget shortfalls and the pace of progress. The lead negotiators flag slowed talks amid disagreements over how aggressively to cut income taxes and the overall impact on state finances.
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Kansas lawmakers clash over redistricting amid partisan fight
The Senate reconvened as Morris postponed the redistricting debate and urged compromise. Conservatives and moderates clashed over maps in a bitter, overtime session focused on the budget, taxes, and boundary redraws. Brownback allies oppose moderate Republican and Democratic maps, raising court risk.
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KU proposal seeks tuition hike to fund faculty and programs
Regents study funds a Lawrence campus raise of 14.4 million dollars targeting 6 million for retaining faculty and staff, 3.4 million for program enhancements, and 10.1 million in grants for low income students. The plan includes student and staff concerns about affordability as Emma LeGault and family plan loans and dual jobs.
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Poll asks who should lower state college tuition costs
Readers weigh who bears the most responsibility for affordability. Options include state legislature, the federal government, Board of Regents, school administration, students and families, or other. A Tuesday poll asks if readers have embellished their resume with 85 percent saying no.
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Baker student Duncan pursues music and global governance
Duncan, a Baker student, stays devoted to piano since age four and uses music to process news good or bad. He plans graduate study in global governance at Oxford after time at Harlaxton College, and credits his art and community at Baker with shaping his path.
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Meagan Thomas Interns at Baldwin City Signal
Meagan Thomas begins an internship at the Baldwin City Signal, assisting reporters and editors with daily newsroom tasks and local coverage as part of her journalism program experience. She will contribute to researching stories, fact checking, and compiling briefs for publication.
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Lawrence Journal World Contact Details
The Lawrence Journal World published daily by The World Company lists its address at Sixth and New Hampshire streets Lawrence Kansas 66044 0122 and provides telephone numbers 843 1000 and toll free 800 578 8748 for reader inquiries. Postmaster address changes should be sent to Lawrence Journal World P O Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 0888.
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