Lawrence man charged with first degree murder in shooting
Douglas County District Attorney charges 67 year old Larry L Hopkins with one count of first degree murder in the Tuesday shooting death of his 61 year old wife Margaret Hopkins. Hopkins appeared via video from the Douglas County Jail as he was formally charged in District Court. If convicted, he faces life in prison without parole for 25 years.
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From intern to president GM exec shares life lessons
Mark Reuss rose from GM intern in 1983 to president of General Motors North America in 2009, after roles in engineering and leadership across Australia and New Zealand. He told KU students that choosing work you enjoy matters, as time at work affects loved ones. Reuss holds a Vanderbilt BE and a Duke MBA, blending technical know how with strategy.
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Legislators tackle Kansas school funding after court ruling
Lawmakers opened deep talks on how Kansas funds public schools amid pending Supreme Court decisions. Republicans push for allocation changes over new funding, as the base aid per student sits at 3838 dollars, the lowest since 2001.
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Kansas officials trim revenue forecast by 29 million
Kansas officials on Wednesday slightly reduced state revenue projections for the current fiscal year, cutting the forecast to 5.86 billion from 5.89 billion. The new forecast includes a July 2014 start, estimating 5.92 billion in revenues, up 61 million and 1 percent, aligning with lawmakers' unofficial figures. Governor Brownback's acting budget director Jon Hummel said the tax cut aimed at job creation while maintaining budget viability.
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Chocolate and Tea Fundraiser Aids Lawrence Shelter
Supporters of the Lawrence Community Shelter plan a Chocolate and Tea fundraiser this weekend to raise funds for a new homeless shelter. Page 3A.
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