NY lawmaker calls halt on Plum Island lab move
Rep. Timothy Bishop urges ending plans for a Kansas National Bio and Agro Defense Facility arguing a long Island site already exists. He cites cost concerns and national interest while Kansas officials defend the project as essential to livestock protection and food security.
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Kansas to replace aging Statehouse roof and dome
Kansas prepares to replace copper roof and dome of the Statehouse as part of a renovation begun in 2001. The project now costs about 319 million dollars with bids from 14 firms, only one Kansas company Stevenson Co. of Topeka. The work is slated to finish in 2013 after earlier estimates rose, amid criticism over costs and added features like an underground garage and basement expansion.
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Kansas Star Casino opens for soft run near Wichita
The Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, about 15 miles south of Wichita, begins a soft opening for Players Club members. The Wichita Eagle notes hours vary as staff are hired with plans for 24/7 operation. locals praise reduced driving while some fear spending more nearby gambling amid early praise and mixed reactions.
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