City considers gigabit Internet bids for Lawrence
The Lawrence City Commission weighs two I gigabit proposals Wicked Broadband seeks a $300000 loan guarantee to serve 300 addresses RG Fiber from Baldwin City offers a larger area without city loans and warns that city backing Wicked could deter rivals The panel must balance risk to taxpayers with broad coverage and competition.
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IMF projections mark bleak Latin America 2015 outlook
IMF Western Hemisphere chief Alejandro Werner warns Latin America faces a slow rebound with no rebound in 2015 or 2016. He notes Argentina and Venezuela may shrink next year while the region’s growth in 2015 stays among the lowest in 15 years, just above 2014 levels.
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Latin America faces slow growth in 2015 amid inflation and policy woes
IMF and World Bank projections warn of weak 2015 performance for Argentina and Venezuela, with contractions in 2014 and inflation near 40 to 70 percent. Chile, Peru, Colombia and Mexico are seen faring better, though growth remains muted. Analysts cite commodity price declines, China slowdown, and populist policies as brakes to recovery.
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Kansas stage game to Kansas City joins Red Cross effort
Uncertain plans surface as coaches Whea and Kennedy express interest in a joint contest. The proposal seeks to aid the American Red Cross, with travel costs yet to be confirmed and no definite agreement in place.
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Reuse of public buildings for police and teens
Mary Ann Kieffer argues in Lawrence for recycling vacant fire and school buildings for police districts and youth use. She questions tax costs for new structures and suggests repurposing recreation centers and school facilities, including gyms and tennis courts, to reduce taxes and improve local services.
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Lawrence
Retired Lawrence Officer Seeks Change in Police Facilities
A former Lawrence police officer laments the mismatch between police expectations and working conditions. He notes the last purpose built facility dates to 1951 at 745 Vermont, now the Senior Center, with an indoor range and their own jail.
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Public safety drive pushes police facility tax vote
Dan Affalter urges Nov. 4 vote yes on a police facility sales tax claiming the 1976 Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Center failed due to design flaws and budget shortcuts. He says the new facility must be purpose built for law enforcement to honor public safety and conserve taxpayer money.
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Lawrence
Enlarge county jail for mentally ill receives debate
Lawrence letter argues 140 bed jail expansion split 70 for criminals and 70 for mentally ill. It cites TACReports.org and Treatment Advocacy Center findings on abuse, solitary confinement, and higher costs in jails. The author urges shifting care to hospitals or mental health units, calling Kansas a past leader in treatment.
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