Douglas County considers water line project and tax rebate
Douglas County commissioners will discuss financing a 6 inch water line along Farmers Turnpike to serve a Berry Plastics warehouse near Lawrence, funded by a $431,000 incentives package. They will also review creating a Neighborhood Revitalization Area at 1001 Mass for Consolidated Properties to gain a multi year tax rebate to upgrade the Sonic Temple site for events.
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Consensus plan sets five vote to block in school consolidation
The Central and East Lawrence Elementary School Consolidation Working Group agreed on a decision rule: a consensus-based group decision can be blocked only by at least five voting members. The group will apply this until January as it reviews consolidating six schools into three or four within two to three years.
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Kansas Attorney General sues to block EPA air rule
Attorney General Derek Schmidt filed a federal lawsuit Monday to halt the Cross-State Air Pollution rule. He warned Kansas utilities face hundreds of millions in new emission control costs and possible rate hikes or electricity shortages if the rule stands. The EPA defends the rule as needed to curb cross state pollution affecting health and air quality in other states.
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Kerns enters not guilty plea in court appearance
Kerns, an offensive lineman, pleaded not guilty at his first appearance on charges of possessing a fake ID and misdemeanor battery on a police officer. He is free on bond and next scheduled to appear October 12. EU team discipline and local news about flu shots and charity food donations are erwähnt.
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Kansas University football player pleads not guilty
An attorney entered a not guilty plea Monday for Cooper Kerns an 18-year-old KU freshman walk on from Leawood charged with misdemeanor obstruction after Lawrence police say he ran from an officer who alleged he was urinating in an alley on Ohio Street and failed to show identification.
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SRS debates office closures amid budget cuts
State Rep Jim Ward faults outreach as Lawrence pressed to keep offices open while SRS cites budget cuts. State Sen Laura Kelly accuses SRS of not countering reductions or listing affected offices during last legislative session.
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Lawmaker hints at no more Kansas office closings
Rep Jim Ward told SRS Secretary Robert Siedlecki there will be no further proposed office closures over the next two years. Siedlecki reiterated that Gov Brownback’s administration would not propose closing the Kansas Neurological Institute, an effort previously rebuffed by the Legislature.
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Free community health fair in McLouth on Sept 27
A free health fair is planned for September 27 in McLouth about 30 miles north of Lawrence. The event runs from 4 to 7 pm at Leavenworth Jefferson Electric Cooperative, 507 N Union, with screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, height, weight and BMI. McLouth Medical Clinic and Lawrence Memorial Hospital will provide reviews, and information on chiropractic care, eye care, nutrition and hearing will be available along with bank and investment representatives assessing financial health. The American Red Cross will participate.
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Kansas lawmakers clash over ACA and federal grant strings
Kansas legislators discuss Obamacare popularity and the state's health exchange plan. Colyer and Brungardt critique federal strings and end of life cost controls, while Praeger argues most flexibility comes from the federal government. Mast supports steps taken by the Brownback administration as Praeger continues planning for the exchange.
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R-Emporia
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Feds
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Courts Warn About Fines For Drinking ABC Licenses
Four bar representatives could not be reached for comment as officials outline penalties tied to liquor licenses for underage drinking and fake IDs. State grant funded enforcement is planned later this semester to deter problem behavior, with 117 youths cited for 241 violations during 2010 spring and fall terms.
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