Officials advise delaying emergency aid for Kansas schools
The Budget Director and state education officials recommended withholding emergency state aid from most Kansas districts planning to seek funds at a future lawmakers meeting.17 of 23 districts are advised to wait until next year as budgets are already set, with attendance by some districts encouraged to argue their case. The aid would be earmarked for next year and could reduce local property tax receipts if granted.
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City workers report higher satisfaction but cite facility and resource concerns
An in house survey of 567 of 843 city employees shows rising overall satisfaction over seven years while highlighting shortages in facilities equipment and personnel. department heads will draft six month plans focusing on identified priorities as city leaders review results presented to the Lawrence City Commission.
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Casey Toomay
Lawrence
Toomay
Diane Stoddard
Lawrence man guilty in child sex case faces deportation
Hermelindo Espinobarros pleaded no contest to indecent liberties with a child. Douglas County District Judge Paula Martin sentenced him to 18 months probation after time served, but Espinobarros may be deported as a non citizen, with immigration judges final authority.
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Douglas County
Paula Martin
Espinobarros
United States
Mark Simpson
Martin Friday
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U.S. Department of Justice
Lawrence vies to host 2017 Junior Olympics in Kansas
Lawrence is a finalist alongside Des Moines for hosting the USA Track & Field Junior Olympics in late July 2017 at Rock Chalk Park. If chosen, about 9,500 athletes and 33,000 family members would visit, with $17 to $22 million in regional economic impact anticipated. a site team will evaluate facilities and hotels by December 5.
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Bob Lanner
eXplore
Sanner
Jacksonville
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Lanner
Kansas City
Topeka
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