City Eyes Sales Tax Paths for School District Revenue
Lawrence officials weigh a city sales tax to raise about 5.2 million yearly for the school district with potential voter approval as early as November. Commission must 4-1 vote to place on ballot while countywide tax faces opposition and timing issues. If approved, funds could start in 2004, with district gains split among Lawrence Baldwin Eudora and Perry-Lecompton areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
David Dunfield
City Commission
Douglas County
Sue Hack
Linda Robinson
Robinson
Iraq
Jere McElhaney
Jim White
Baldwin
Marty Kobra
Eudora
Steve Johnston
Perry-Lecompton
Weseman
Enue
Sunday liquor sales begin this weekend in Lawrence
Citizens like Sherri Rohlf and Jerry Bryant voice support for Sunday liquor sales while bars and restaurants anticipate new competition. Convenience stores may lose 3.2 beer business. liquor stores prepare for stock and staffing needs. The legality remains in flux as Atty. Gen. Kline appeals court rulings and the Kansas Supreme Court could reverse. Sales will run 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherri Rohlf
Cork & Barrel
Jerry Bryant
W. 25Th St
Lawrence
Brad Schoonover
Buffalo Wild Wings
Mass
Ian Sotomayor
Free State Brewing Co
John McKean
Chip's Convenience Store
North Lawrence
Scott Schmidtberger
Alvin
Kansas Supreme Court
Dave Corliss
Library preserves school records and race notes
Spencer Research Library at Kansas University holds Lawrence school records from 1867 to 1878 detailing spelling tests, teacher salaries by race, and evolving race relations. The collection spans over 100 feet of shelf space and faces future challenges from digital records and obsolete formats.
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Williams
Lawrence
Central School
Spencer Research
Strong Hall
Kansas University Library
Spencer.lib.ku.edu
Spencer
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Tim Carpenter
Kansas University
Lindsay Kiliper
Joel Mathis
Kadi Kerr
Sixth St
Lawrence Liquor
Schmidtberger
Thad Allen
World Photo
C.C. Bowes
Committee On Regulation and Discipline
KU and
AL Sons
Sunflower
Mats Molt
Lawrence Holiday Inn Holidome
McDonald Drive
Gua Rou
Hsure
Mary P. Wodurr
Kentucky
Dave R. Nuzuis
E. 23Rd
Ste. B
Linda Reiting
Wwradt Sian Agency, Inc
Bih St
Baldwin City
Nany Momas Agency Inc
Do Buzaro Agency, Inc
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!