Brownback plan would raise sales tax to close deficit
Governor Sam Brownback proposed a sales tax hike and cigarette tax increase to close Kansas budget shortfall. The plan would raise $428 million in the next fiscal year, offset by eliminating income taxes for 388,000 low income residents and shifting taxes onto businesses. The main change cuts income taxes while boosting sales to 6.65 percent and cigarette tax 50 cents per pack.
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Shelter director Brian Blevins confronts past insights
Lawrence Community Shelter’s new director Brian Blevins reflects on a troubled past that shapes his professional approach. His uncertain path echoes a career navigating unclear signals as he guides the shelter forward.
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Security guard’s tough years lead to recovery at shelter
Lawrence Blevins recalls smashed tail lights and a kicked in door from his stint as a shelter guard. He admits poor security work and quitting, then credits 10-plus years of sobriety after 14 treatment centers and meeting good people, including counselors and friends who helped him.
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Future of learning graduates celebrated at Lawrence Virtual School
Lawrence High School Academy graduates marked a unique path at a Saturday ceremony. The event highlighted nontraditional routes to diplomas and the growing recognition of virtual schooling options within the district.
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Board Critics Cite Hidden Policy on Building Code Staff
Douglas County construction board members allege officials failed to inform them about a new policy pushing building code enforcement staff to be more customer service oriented. Board chair J Stephen Lane and chair Mila Twitter voice concerns that codes are ineffective without proper intent in enforcement. Gaughan says officials “messed up” in handling a building project. full CODE details on page 5A.
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