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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 2015
Page
1
Burger and Deana Bowen toured the West Coast in an RV but return to town for the Busker Festival and Art Tougeau preview celebrations in downtown Lawrence. The eighth annual event showcases a wide range of street performances and decorated vehicles leading to a final awards ceremony.
Performances run through Sunday at Lawrence downtown venues with free events except for the Busker Ball. Paraders begin at noon outside the Lawrence Arts Center at 940 New Hampshire St and wind through downtown, followed by an awards ceremony for art cars back at the center.
John Gaunt concludes 20 years as dean of Kansas University School of Architecture Design and Planning after guiding a shift to modern curriculum with computer technology robotics and interdisciplinary projects. He will step down at term end but remains on faculty.
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with a high near 66 degrees and a low around 50 degrees. No precipitation is expected today and winds remain light.
Gov. Sam Brownback told legislators he has a new plan to raise revenues as Kansas faces a budget shortfall. The Friday briefing was quickly canceled, leaving lawmakers split between revenue options and political maneuvering.
The University of Kansas contemplates furloughs amid a stalled budget, prompting officials to consider nonpayroll cost cuts. Administrators warn of impact on programs and staff, while exploring alternatives to avoid layoffs.
Kansas state agencies quietly prepare for possible tens of thousands of mandatory furlough notices next week as lawmakers have yet to pass a budget for the new fiscal year. With no budget, the state lacks authority to spend after July 1, while a two week pay period begins June 7. The 100th day of the 2015 legislative session comes as sessions run longer than the usual 90 days, with historic precedents listed.
Six private gardens will welcome visitors on the Douglas County Extension Garden Tour. Garden Variety, 8A.
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