Living wage rules shape Kansas job incentives debate
The article explores how Lawrence's living wage requirement ties to incentives for companies, while regional leaders discuss recruiting higher paying jobs, workforce training, and poverty challenges. It notes earnings gaps, plans for expanded technical education, and regional efforts to create steadier, better paying employment.
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Lawrence
Beth Johnson
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Johnson
Kerr
Reno County
Joe Glassman
Kansas Postsecondary Technical Education Authority
State Board of Regents
Glassman
Hays
Hat
Technical School Committee
Kansas
Kansas Department of Labor
Jean Dizmang
Garden City
Dodge City
Cimarron
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Kansas legislature eyes energy bills in 2010 session
In Topeka the legislature aims for a balanced 2010 budget starting July while pursuing energy measures. House Energy and Utilities Chair Carl Holmes notes a renewable mandate hearing and indicates uncertainty on Sunflower Electric coal plants. Governor Sebelius supports renewable goals amid carbon rules concerns. House Speaker O'Neal says energy bills will be drafted in a more open process.
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House Energy and Utilities Committee
Carl Holmes
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Sunflower Electric Power Corp
Kansas
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
Senate
House
Mike O’neal
R-Hutchinson
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