Lawrence library expansion plans face voters 18 million bond
Voters will decide Tuesday on an 18 million bond to expand the Lawrence Public Library at 707 Vermont. The project adds 20,000 square feet, doubles children's space and meeting rooms, adds a west drive through lane, a parking garage, 126 to 250 parking spaces, 100 public computers, an exterior plaza, and renovations citywide. The bond would take 20 years to retire with a 1.5 mill tax rise plus 0.5 mill for operating costs, on a $170,000 home adding about $39.10 yearly.
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Brownback Holland Run In Kansas Gubernatorial Race
In the 2010 Kansas governor contest Republican Sam Brownback and Democrat Tom Holland present different paths. Brownback, a 54 year old senator and former presidential hopeful, emphasizes growth and tax limits while opposing federal health reform. Holland, 49, a Baldwin City state senator and IT consultant, vows bipartisan work with moderates to steer fiscal policy and social issues.
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Debate over voter fraud at Kansas secretary of state race
Democratic Secretary of State Chris Biggs and Republican challenger Kris Kobach spar over alleged Kansas voter fraud at a Topeka forum. Kobach pushes for photo ID and citizenship proof. Biggs disputes the scale and accuracy of fraud claims, noting Kobach's use of a 75-incident memo and questioning impacts of ID on elderly and disabled voters.
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Public art event turns sand into iron sculpture
Kansas University sculpture students held an outdoor public iron pour near Ninth and Rhode Island streets downtown. Jacob Burmood and team members poured hot iron into sand block molds as locals contributed to creating art pieces. The fundraiser supported the students to attend workshops around the country.
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Local Family Court Judge Jean Shepherd Retires
Longtime local family court judge Jean Shepherd ends her career after decades on the bench. Her retirement marks the close of a prominent era in local judiciary and public service.
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