Brownback signs bill to curb welfare benefits restrictions
Gov. Sam Brownback signed Senate Bill 402, HOPE Act 2.0, reducing TANF eligibility to 24 months with possible hardship extensions to 36. The measure tightens work rules and requires stricter verification of all adults in a household receiving TANF.
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Union seeks $250 pay raise for Lawrence teachers
Lawrence teachers union negotiators pressed district leaders to raise every teacher’s base pay by 250 dollars per year and fully fund experience and degree-based raises. The proposal would cost about 780 thousand dollars next year, said LEA lead negotiator David Reber, who called the modest raise a strong message to teachers amid uncertain state funding.
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Vecinos Italian and Mexican Cuisine coming to Lawrence
Lawrence introduces Vecinos Italian and Mexican Cuisine inside the former El Mezcal site near 23rd and Iowa. Chef Kevin Jones notes customers can order lasagna with beans and rice or opt for separate Italian or Mexican dishes, with mixed options available for the table.
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Housing budget forum pushes affordable housing priority
About 80 people attended Lawrence 2017 budget input sessions, far more than the first. Justice Matters led most of the crowd urging priority for affordable housing as city commissioners shape the budget. Ben MacConnell called the commission the peoples’ commission and urged meaningful action soon.
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