Revenue alarms in Kansas as August revenues miss targets
Kansas revenue trends remain troubling as August receipts fall more than 10 million short of projections for the third straight month. Officials warn of budget strain, court costs from a looming K 12 funding suit, and political repercussions in the November elections tied to Gov Brownback's tax cuts.
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Today in History highlights three pivotal events
On Sept 6 1916 Piggly Wiggly opened as the first self serve grocery store in Memphis Clarence Saunders. In 1901 President McKinley was shot at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo and died eight days later Leon Czolgosz was executed in 1901. In 1975 18 year old Martina Navratilova sought political asylum in the United States in New York during the U S Open.
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Time to end Cuban refugee special status in new regional shift
Andres Oppenheimer argues that nine Latin American foreign ministers urge overturning the wet foot dry foot policy, warning Cubans flee in record numbers amid evolving U S Cuba ties. He says ending the special status could help and calls for regional asylum commitments and pressure on Cuba to reform.
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Old Home Town and Weather Notes From 1866 Daily Kansas Tribune
In the September 6 1866 issue the Daily Kansas Tribune appeals to a thief to subscribe or stop stealing the paper from John Callahan. It recalls a Monday night storm with a fatal lightning strike on a Kansas City livery stable causing $1200 in damages. The item lists spring scenes and warns of miasma and poisonous gas, promoting Spooner s Anti Fever pills. Health notes mention dysentery and cholera morbus with Coe s Dyspepsia Cure praised as a household remedy. The piece is reprinted from local writer Sarah St John and promotes viewing more Lawrence history online at Facebook Daily Lawrence History.
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Public forum calls for mental health funded prevention over jail expansion
Lars Leon cites Douglas County 30 million jail expansion plan and urges investment in a residential treatment center to reduce incarceration of the mentally ill. He argues prevention saves money, eases police and jail burdens, and supports community programs from choir concerts to science fairs across Lawrence schools.
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Support Youth at School Events
Community editorial note urges readers to engage with neighbors by attending local school events. The piece emphasizes meeting students, families, and staff to build understanding and address shared challenges through inclusive participation.
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Readers are invited to send signed letters to the editor limited to 250 words or fewer. Letters should avoid name calling and libelous language. Submissions can be mailed to P O Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters ljworld.com.
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