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[Lawrence Journal-World]( [Headlines | Lawrence Journal-World]( [Sponsored by Checkers | Low Food Prices]( Senate's K-12 cuts would lead to hiring freeze in Lawrence Lawrence School District Superintendent Kyle Hayden said a budget bill in the Kansas Senate would drain the district's cash reserves while forcing the district to impose a hiring freeze and make other cuts for the rest of this school year. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Senate halts debate on spending cuts, tax package Senate Republican leaders conceded early Thursday that support for their plan to slash spending and raise taxes this year had collapsed over the previous 24 hours. They also said no other bills will be debated on the Senate floor until consensus is reached on an alternative package. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Datebook: "Recharge Your Book Club" and more events for Feb. 9 Area events for Feb. 9. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Search underway for new Lawrence police chief; city manager outlines priorities The City of Lawrence has begun its search for a new police chief, and city leaders are looking for someone ready to lead a police department in the midst of significant changes. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Huge crowd turns out for Medicaid expansion hearing Supporters of a bill to expand the Kansas Medicaid program turned out in such numbers Wednesday that Statehouse officials had to set up dozens of chairs outside the committee room so people could listen to testimony over a loudspeaker. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Loophole could allow 18-year-olds to carry concealed guns in Kansas Several states issue concealed-carry permits to nonresidents, and some to people as young as 18. That means 18-year-olds in Kansas could obtain one of those permits and get around Kansas law, which limits concealed carry to people 21 and older. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Download the FREE Lawrence Journal-World App]( CONNECT WITH US: [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( NEWS TIP? [Email](mailto:news@ljworld.com?subject=News%20Tip%20%7C%20LJWorld.com) [Journal-World Media] You are receiving this email because of your relationship with LJWorld.com, and at some point in the past you shared your email address with us. If you do not desire to receive communications from us, click unsubscribe BELOW. If you wish to CONTACT US, please do not reply to this message as replies are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. We are happy to help you with any questions or concerns you may have, please contact us directly via: VIP@LJWorld.com Lawrence Journal-World, 645 New Hampshire, Lawrence, KS 66044, (785) 832-7112. [Unsubscribe]( [Edit Your Profile]( [Click here to forward to a friend](