September tax revenues beat estimates by 57 million
Kansas saw stronger than expected receipts in September with total tax revenues $573 million above forecasts. Individual income taxes led at $270.5 million, 5 percent over estimates. corporate taxes and retail sales also topped projections.
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Used shell casings found outside KU Strong Hall
About 20 used shell casings were found Monday morning outside Strong Hall on the University of Kansas campus. KU Public Safety officers retrieved them and found no indication a weapon was fired nearby. The release said the casings may have been deposited by someone making a statement and they pose no health or safety threat.
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Kansas malpractice rates to fall slightly by 2 percent
Kansas health care providers will see a roughly 2 percent cut in premiums paid into the state operated malpractice insurance fund next year. The Health Care Stabilization Fund, created in 1976 amid a crisis, supports excess coverage above standard policy limits and now reports a $49.5 million reserve.
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Lawrence men sentenced in drug and gun trafficking case
Two Lawrence men were sentenced in a Douglas County case involving trafficking of methamphetamine and firearms. Petsamai Phommaseng, 36, received 15 years after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute meth. Damon Griffin, 40, was sentenced to 105 months for supplying meth on credit and accepting payment in cash or firearms.
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Kansas Governor orders flags half staff after Las Vegas shooting
Governor Sam Brownback directed Kansas flags to fly at half staff from sunrise to sunset Monday through Friday in response to the Las Vegas outdoor concert massacre that left at least 58 dead and hundreds injured. He called the attack an unspeakable act of evil and offered prayers for the victims and their families.
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City to settle Riverfront Plaza lease payments dispute
Lawrence will consider a settlement exceeding 250000 to resolve unpaid Riverfront Plaza ground lease invoices dating back to 2011. City records show no evidence of prior reductions beyond parking fees, with Riverfront stating the ground lease was cut in 2010. An outside audit of billing is ongoing and will be presented to the City Commission.
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