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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 2015
Page
4
Wounded Warriors Family Support kicks off its sixth annual High Five Tour to raise funds for veterans and military families. Coordinated by Ron Julianelle the 17 week tour seeks donations to purchase mobility equipped vehicles for wounded veterans and will use two mobility equipped cars during its run.
A 2015 Ford F-15 and a 2015 Ford Explorer are part of a buy tour visiting 65 cities in 48 states. On May 22 between 9 and 11 a.m. the tour will stop at Laird Noller Automotive at 935 West 23rd Street. Julianelle said attendees can inspect the vehicles to learn more about the organization’s work.
Kansas University's Dole Institute of Politics will host a series titled Government Relations & Lobbying: A Primer this June and July. Sessions start at 3 p.m. each Wednesday in June and the first Wednesday in July at 2350 Petefish Drive. Bob Steil, a Dole summer fellow and government affairs expert, will lead discussions on lobbying and government relations activities. For details, visit doleinstitute.org.
Lawrence lawmakers say little they can do for now as the 89th day of a 90 day session passes without a plan to close a 406 million budget gap. Democrats and one moderate Republican critique tax plans, urging rollback of 2012 13 income tax cuts and exploration of revising taxes, while conservatives push toward consumption taxes. The impasse leaves the state running past June 30 without a balanced budget and lawmakers caution the process will be difficult.
House debate shows split GOP on keeping income tax breaks for business owners and farmers while considering higher sales taxes to fill gaps. Officials discuss raising tobacco alcohol and gasoline taxes plus a health plan levy to fund Medicaid aides and attract federal funds.
Chad Lawhorn explores fascination with British culture in a Sunday noon feature. Lawrence and Free State high schools honor scholarship winners in a brief community note.
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