Brownback, Gray-Little say stable state funding important to KU's efforts to improve

Brownback signed the tax cut bill knowing full well that the legislature had not identified any way to pay for it. He is ultimately responsible for creating the state's current budget shortfall, and he knows it, no matter how much he postures for the cameras and says he supports education. The man is a total hypocrite.

April 24, 2013 at 8:19 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Capitol Report: Higher education cuts, pension changes, proof of citizenship

The salary cap would certainly affect all faculty and staff whose salaries are paid by the state, but faculty and university professional staff (unclassified) have TIAA-CREF for retirement, not KPERS. Changes to KPERS would affect only university support staff (formerly State of Kansas classified employees).

March 18, 2013 at 9:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Half Price Books to close Lawrence store in coming months

Well, RATS. I really hate to see this happen. I go to Half-Price all the time for used and new books, cds and videos--it is so convenient to be able to browse for all three in one place. I can always find something good every time I go in, and I will really miss them! I like Dusty, too, and I go there often, but it is harder to find what I want, plus they don't carry any media items. I will really miss Half-Price, and I'm sorry they didn't get enough business to keep them here.

February 22, 2013 at 3:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

City gives more thought to whether glass ought to be included in proposed curbside recycling program

They don't specify whether they mean paper or foam egg cartons. But both types should be recyclable.

January 23, 2013 at 10:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

City gives more thought to whether glass ought to be included in proposed curbside recycling program

I wash recyclable food containers, even the cans, when I do the dishes. It doesn't really use any more water to do that. Plus, since I have these things sitting around in my basement for awhile until I take them off to recycle, I don't want any food particles left in them to attract bugs. I know that probably sounds obsessive, but it's really practical.

January 23, 2013 at 10:01 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

City gives more thought to whether glass ought to be included in proposed curbside recycling program

Deffenbaugh has this huge list of things they will not accept which really should be recyclable. Among other things, they will not take egg cartons, foil, plastic bags, shredded paper, medicine or vitamin bottles, and construction paper. It's all listed on their website here: http://deffenbaughinc.com/sites/defau...

If I have to pay the city every month for recycling pickups I would like a recycler that accepts the widest range of recyclables, so I don't have to make special trips to recycle stuff like egg cartons and foil.

January 23, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

City to begin enforcing ordinance requiring sidewalks to be cleared of snow at 8 a.m. Thursday

This snow was tough to remove, even though it wasn't deep because it fell on New Years, and there was a lot of foot traffic in the evening while it was still coming down. Whenever the snow is packed down on my walk before I can shovel it, I use a garden shovel that has a straight edge on the bottom--I think it may be a sod shovel. It does a better job than a snow shovel for removing packed snow, and you can also use it to tap on the icy footprints and break them up. Sweeping after using the shovel helps clear things further. If you remove most of the packed snow, the sun will heat up the walk even if it's not above freezing outside, and the remaining icy bits that you can't get off with the shovel will usually melt and evaporate.

January 3, 2013 at 10:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Americans for Prosperity calling on legislators to sign anti-tax pledge

I think voters should call on their legislators to sign a pledge to serve ALL of their constituents, not just the AFP, which is mostly concerned with lining its own pockets.

December 28, 2012 at 7:43 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Car accident damages utility pole, blocks traffic, in 1500 block of Tennessee Street

I guess that explains why my power went out in the middle of the night--I doubt that mine was the only residence left without light and heat for two hours. This is the 2nd time in recent history that some moron hit a utility pole in the Oread neighborhood. The city ought to make the cretins behind the wheel pay dearly for the utility pole damage on top of whatever other charges they can slap them with.

December 24, 2012 at 11:51 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Kansas Chamber to seek pensions debate

Just further proof of who is really in charge of KS government now. Not Brownwhack, not even his ultra-conservative legislators, but the wealthy businessmen who OWN them, and through them, own KS, just like they planned. Just brilliant.

December 22, 2012 at 12:28 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )