City Commission candidates clash on tax policy
Taxes loom large as Lawrence voters decide on renewing a 0.55 percent city sales tax from 2019 to 2029 to fund infrastructure transit and affordable housing. If approved it would raise property taxes and utility bills for residents, with a typical $175,000 home facing about $135 more annually plus $65 more in utility costs.
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Colyer Builds Communications Team As Brownback Ambition Grows
Kansas Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer quietly reorganizes for a potential governorship. He has appointed Kendall Marr as communications director, a former aide to Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, and Kara Fullmer as the chief spokeswoman, signaling a broader campaign for the governor's office.
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Lawrence police active shooter training preview
Lawrence Police Captain Troy Squire discusses ongoing active shooter training for recruits at the Basic Recruit Academy as the Las Vegas mass shooting underscores its urgency. The exercise occurs at the former World Company site, highlighting the department’s preparedness efforts.
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