Brownback signs tax cuts into law in Kansas
Governor Sam Brownback signed sweeping tax cuts into law arguing they will create tens of thousands of jobs and make Kansas a top place for small business growth. He faced sharp criticism from Republicans and Democrats who warned of deeper cuts to public services and potential harm to schools and vulnerable residents.
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Helmet laws urged for Kansas
A Johns Hopkins and Trust for America’s Health report lists Kansas with a 60.4 injury death rate per 100 000, urging a universal bicycle helmet law and broader motorcycle helmet rules. It notes state gaps, enforcement in Lawrence, and compares national injury costs and lives saved by safety laws.
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Memorial Day Flags Missing At Memorial Park Cemetery
Lawrence Veterans of Foreign Wars post cannot set up the avenue of flags this Memorial Day after a trailer with 300 flagpoles is found missing. Post commander Fred Shockey apologizes to the community and says the ceremony will proceed with flags on gravestones while planning a fundraiser to replace the poles next year.
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149 express interest in KU buyout offers
After Kansas University offered buyouts to 655 of its 4800 Lawrence and Overland Park staff and faculty, 149 people are interested in accepting. The program draws a mix of faculty, unclassified staff, and university support staff, with approved participants receiving a lump sum equal to one year’s salary up to 100000 dollars.
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