GM to invest 600 million in Kansas City Fairfax Plant
General Motors plans a 600 million upgrade at its Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas City Kansas, adding a 450 000 square foot paint shop and stamping press. Construction starts this year and should finish in about two years. The move supports long term viability and could add new models. GM notes the plant has produced over 12 million vehicles since 1945 and currently builds Malibu and LaCrosse with about 3 900 workers.
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State Ends Free HIV Testing in Most Kansas Counties
Kansas ends free HIV testing in 30 rural counties, restricting services to 10 populous areas with higher HIV rates. Health advocates warn reduced access harms vulnerable residents, while state officials cite efficient use of funds and anticipated ACA testing expansion. Free testing still offered in Johnson, Sedgwick, Wyandotte, Shawnee, Crawford, Pratt, Riley, Saline, Thomas and Trego counties.
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Kansas lawmakers push unusually long spring break in 2014
Kansas legislators plan an extended spring recess to wrap up business after veto reviews. House Speaker Ray Merrick cites narrowing session time while Senate leaders defer. The move aims to finish bills before Gov. Sam Brownback acts, with ALEC ties prompting questions about the June conference.
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