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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 2012
Page
1
Gov. Sam Brownback said he will sign a deficit producing tax cut after the Senate blocked a less aggressive version. He predicted a future signing ceremony and argued the plan would spur growth, while critics warned the bill would push Kansas into a multi billion dollar negative ending balance by 2018.
Facebook stock closed at 38.23 on its debut, up 23 cents from the previous night’s pricing, leaving the highly anticipated IPO largely flat. The Cambridge founded company now carries a market value near 105 billion, surpassing Amazon, McDonald’s, and tech giants HP and Cisco.
Lawrence Police Chief Tarik Khatib joined city officials, retired officers and chaplains at a Friday ceremony to honor officers killed in the line of duty. He noted firearms related calls and assaults on officers as a growing concern. Also a feature introduces two high school graduates.
Online video highlights Laura and Aman Reaka of Douglas County who foster three years, caring for Kayden and Eric. The article notes 5120 children in state custody, 2400+ licensed foster families, and 58 group homes in Kansas. Foster care seeks families to reunite children with relatives or place them near home, with average stays about 18 months.
Lawrence police report three door to door security inquiries in northwest Lawrence this week. Solicitors often failed to provide business cards or company information while some posed as Rueschhoff staff. BBB Kansas warns of scams using known logos and yard signs to target homes. Pinnacle Security regional manager says reps are on Lawrence routes and stresses a code of conduct.
The Topeka-A plan advanced 56 to 54 in the Kansas House but needs 63 votes for final passage. Lawmakers note even if approved, Senate reception may be cool. Lawrence would join the 1st district, KU campus in the 2nd, a shift seen as diluting Democratic strength. Rep. Ballard and Sloan voiced opposition, Kinzer defended the map.
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