Turmoil as Kansas House rejects 857 million tax bill
The Kansas House rejected an 857 million tax increase in an 42 to 71 vote, deepening turmoil as the overtime session stretched to 95 days. House Speaker Ray Merrick warned of ground zero if the measure failed, while Democrats urged ending the session with Gov Brownback.
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Miller Returns to Kansas After Weis Dismissal
After the 2011 season coach Charlie Weis dismissed Darrrian Miller. He has been given a second chance and will rejoin the Kansas Jayhawks in the fall.
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Lawrence District Expands Blended Classrooms Across Schools
The Lawrence school district plans a fall expansion adding 40 blended classrooms two per school to emphasize technology rich instruction. Teachers guide online assignments and materials while students work independently or in groups with flexible pacing and 24/7 access to lectures, with early outcomes showing promise.
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Spiderman figure key to Lawrence’s largest marijuana bust
Peter Park, an Olathe entrepreneur nicknamed Spiderman, sat at the center of a sprawling drug network moving marijuana from Northern California to Lawrence. He was arrested June 13, 2012, in a sweeping Douglas and Johnson counties operation that federal prosecutors say involved hundreds of pounds seized and a multiagency investigation led by the DEA and IRS.
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City Kept Knife Law Stand Against State Change
Lawrence city commissioners rejected altering their code to match a new state law allowing concealed knives in bars and public places. They argued the move endangers public safety, though staff noted the state law takes effect July 1 and would supersede local code, limiting practical city enforcement.
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Correction errors in May 26 publication misidentified Topeka man
The May 26 Sunday correction notes a Topeka man and former basketball player was incorrectly named as a defendant in the criminal case. The man who pleaded guilty is Nathan Jose Wallace, brother of Les and Roosevelt Dahda. The Journal- World apologizes for the error.
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