Windsor Hotel plan falls short in senior housing bid
Finney County Preservation Alliance learned GC Windsor Developers LLC was not awarded senior housing tax credits for a $15 million Windsor Hotel plan. The project sought 23 senior apartments in a mixed use refurbish, but credit competition and limited funds doomed the proposal despite a 5-4 Jan 4 board vote. FCPA leaders voiced disappointment, noting tightened credits reduce future refurbishments downtown.
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USD 457 educators to vote on contract
USD 457 educators will vote next week on their contracts for the 2011 2012 school year after district leaders and two board members reviewed recommendations by KU professor Charles E Krider Kriders report urged business casual attire for teachers with exceptions for certain assignments and days Informational meetings are set for Friday and Monday with voting Tuesday Wednesday and May 24 electronic voting planned Principals will decide enforcement details and board president Gloria Hopkins stressed practicality and dignity in dress.
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Kansas lawmakers unveil milder tax plan to cut income tax
Kansas legislators drafted a six year phased plan to cut income taxes and end taxes for 191,000 businesses while preserving main features from earlier packages. Gov Brownback endorses the compromise as pro growth, but Senate leaders doubt passage and warn of a potential mid 2010s budget shortfall if cuts proceed.
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Kobach asks federal court to settle remap disputes
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach sought a federal panel to impose new redistricting lines for the Senate House Board of Education and Congress amid a GOP split that has stalled maps and jeopardized the August 7 primary. Kobach described plans to present maps but offered no details as conservative and moderate factions feud.
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Weather Today and Friday Forecast Brief
Today will be partly sunny and breezy with a high near 86 and a low around 56. Friday is mostly sunny with a high about 91 and a low near 59. Details on page A8.
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