Future of Lawrence public transit hinges on ...

If a proposed sales tax increase doesn’t pass, the city will have ...

Editorial: Tobacco tax, decrease deficit

Editorial board discusses the benefits of raising the tobacco tax.

Video: Lawrence dodges housing crisis

KUJH's Andrew Hoxey explains how the city's real estate market has weathered ...

Worldwide food price increase affects campus

It should take at least two good harvests in a row for ...

West Lawrence condos contribute to trend

The Barcelona building, the first of three buildings in the Bella Sera ...

Tan tax worries local salon owners

A 10 percent tax on tanning included in the health care bill ...

McCoy: Take advantage of local produce

With the rise of super-stores taking over America, Lawrencians shouldn't forget the ...

Endowment makes up market losses

Campus cuisine now costs more

Recent increases in Dining Services prices and state sales tax combine for ...

Students work to finish innovative house

Architecture students are wrapping up construction on a state of the art ...

Letter: A single glass kills more tha ...

Alcohol abuse causes more damage than cigarette use.

Smokers feel the heat of rising price

Legislature consider tax on tobacco for revenue.

Editorial: New apartments could mean cheaper rent

If you haven’t signed a lease yet, you may want to wait ...

Bus system merger may be necessary to ...

Both systems would need to commit equally to the merger, sales tax ...

Homecoming festivities create extra revenue

Hotels filled and bars ordered more inventory in preparation for influx of ...

New apartments compete for student housing

Tough economy proves to be a challenge for new and old apartments ...

Smart shopping

Tips on how to save money while surviving seasonal rushes and scams

Tax motivates smokers to quit

April's smoking tax increase is providing additional funds for state programs and ...

Freenet moves from the web to television

Company plans to expand its business to compete with other media service ...

Poole: How over-regulation has ruined Wall Street

Sugar trade practices not so sweet

Documentary screening seeks to expose social injustices of sugar production in Dominican ...

Bill proposes sales tax increase

State representative from Lawrence is against Douglas County raising the tax since ...

Davidson: Government repeating mistakes of Depression

Heavy deficit spending won't get the country out of the financial crisis.

Editorial: Benefits of proposed alcohol tax outweigh ...

Proposed tax on alcohol would support programs that benefit the mentally ill.

Discounts combat high fuel prices

The affordable green home

A dome-shaped eco- and pocket-friendly home comes to 13th and New Jersey

Candidates discuss positions on environmental issues

The Kansan spoke with local State Senate and State House candidates, asking ...

Video: Lawrence city sales tax increases

Today, the city's sales tax increased from 7.3 percent to 7.85 percent.

Cain’s 9-9-9 Plan not ideal for students

Leading in the Republican polls, Herman Cain’s “9-9-9” tax plan is popular, ...

Bookstore opens for buyback season

Beat The Bookstore will sell nothing but textbooks. The business owners say ...

Evaluating presidential platforms

Obama and McCain differ on three major points during campaign.

Oberthaler: Has Gardasil really conquered HPV?

Video: Tobacco tax increases

The federal tax on tobacco increased today. Cigarettes now cost 71 cents ...

Give your mom love on Mother’s Day, ...

Regan: Smoking taboo doesn't fly abroad

Smoking in Ireland more acceptable than in U.S.

Health care plan proposes ‘tan tax’

Senate’s proposed tan tax could halt dangerous behavior but may negatively affect ...

Food Revolution

From the farmers to the restaurant to the consumer, learn how local ...

BYOB: Bring Your Own Bag

For more than just sack lunches

A guide to the proposed health care ...

A look at the health care bills that are being passed around ...