Water coolers back in offices under Kansas ethics ruling
Kansas lawmakers may use campaign funds to pay for water coolers after the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission ruled the practice permissible. Senator Dick Kelsey initiated the move after a cost-cutting bill reduced water access, estimating $65 per legislator to provide in-office water and coolers. He surveyed all 165 lawmakers and proposed funding through campaign accounts with paperwork handled centrally.
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Confidence key to Brumley's Free State golf lead
Free State golfer Madison Brumley turned a slow start at the Free State Invitational at Lawrence Country Club into a strong finish, posting 105 to lead her team through the final nine holes.
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Legislator to face ethics hearing over use of resources
State ethics officials will conduct an ethics hearing on October 26 regarding a complaint against State Rep. Terri Lois Gregory. The charge alleges she used public resources for political campaigning. Page 6A.
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Lawrence marks 20 years of sister city ties with Hiratsuka
A 13 member delegation from Hiratsuka visits Lawrence to celebrate two decades of sister city relations. The exchange aims to create mutual understanding and a warm atmosphere between American and Japanese communities as officials emphasize cultural growth and shared learning.
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Katsuhiro Ochiai
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Lawrence Officials Kick Off Shelter Fundraising Campaign
Lawrence homeless shelter officials launch a Wednesday fundraising drive aimed at building a new facility. City leaders and supporters plan events and solicit donations to finance the project.
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Ruling questions Lecompton area industrial plans near Turnpike
Kansas Court of Appeals reversed Douglas County and Lawrence action to annex 155 acres north of the Lecompton interchange for industrial zoning. The decision found the county failed to adequately consider rural property owners and potential growth impact, signaling possible restart of the annexation process. County and city attorneys review options, including possible appeal to the Kansas Supreme Court.
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Local volunteers praised for emergency response leadership
Douglas County Emergency Management volunteers Paula Hladky and Willard Epling are highlighted for rapid disaster action and rescue, from first aid to fire suppression, reflecting their decades of service since retiring from the Perry Lecompton school district and joining nonprofit volunteer roles.
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Kansas officials discuss broad tax plan to boost growth
Revenue Secretary Nick Jordan said Gov. Brownback will receive recommendations by year end to modify Kansas tax code aiming to raise disposable income and attract investment. A task force is weighing tax cuts across business and individual taxes, with no specifics yet. The plan targets long term growth ahead of the 2012 Legislature, while avoiding local revenue impacts.
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