Board Tackles COO Move Amid Trust Concerns In Lawrence
Lawrence school board approved Hayden’s transfer to chief operating officer with a $150,000 salary, start July 1, after delaying vote to address community concerns about equity and transparency. Critics pressed for open internal candidate review, while leaders pledged more public vetting and board reflection.
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Tax bill failure surfaces in Kansas budget clash
The Kansas Legislature faced fierce debate over a plan to raise funds to balance the state budget and finance a $280 million two year education increase. Democrats argued the plan relied on sweeping $300 million annually from the highway fund and pension delays, while conservatives pushed an alternative with no new spending and tobacco settlement sales. The bill failed 53 to 68 amid party divides.
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Lawrence farmer pleads guilty in federal tax theft case
Farmer, 32, pleaded guilty in a Topeka federal court to one felony count of transporting stolen funds linked to Just Food, a Douglas County nonprofit. He faces up to 10 years and $250,000 fine. he remains free on bond with passport surrendered.
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Public safety reporter Conrad Swanson can be reached at 832-7284 and is on Twitter under the handle Conrad Swanson for agency updates and safety coverage.
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Evans and Roberts families brighten weekend births
Jerold and Ashley Evans of Eudora welcomed a boy on Sunday. Christopher Freeman and Gabrialla Roberts of Lawrence welcomed a boy on Monday. Markisha West,
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