Transit tax vote looms as Lawrence rides city buses
A resident details a daylong bus journey across Lawrence from Miller Avenue to Hy-Vee using No 1 No 5 No 7 and No 2 routes while detailing hopes and concerns about a proposed quarter cent sales tax to fund the transit system. The piece notes system costs riders and officials face and cites KU merger talks.
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Iowa
Sixth St
Debbie Sanchez
Kansas candidates downplay party labels in heated debate
Analysts note mixed signals on party identity with GOP leaders praising Bush's fundraising appeal while some Kansas Republicans and Democrats suggest voter discontent with both major parties. Experts say third parties remain marginal as winner-take-all rules entrench two-party power.
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Aistrup
Statehouse Rep Contact Numbers Listed
Readable fragments provide two contact numbers for a statehouse representative. The numbers given are 785 354 4222 and 785 423 0668 for reaching the legislator or staff during regular hours.
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