Aquila seeks gas rate hike in Lawrence hearing Monday
State regulators will hold a public hearing Monday at the Dole Institute of Politics on Aquila Inc. proposed a 7.24 million natural gas service increase affecting about 33,000 Lawrence customers. The plan would lift typical residential bills by roughly 4.40 to 6.37 dollars monthly, with several adjustments and a potential rebates fund. Representatives from CURB urge deeper cuts, proposing reductions and cost-cutting measures for shareholders and staff. The Kansas Corporation Commission plans a decision in June.
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Stock quotes and earnings outlook tease
Report notes projected price to earnings per share for upcoming period. Estimates suggest PPE is lower than PE while expectations for earnings vary. The summary points to a cautious earnings outlook and market commentary on relative value.
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Protection One Re-Lists On Nasdaq After Merger
Lawrence based Protection One Inc completes its merger with Albany based Integrated Alarm Services Group. The combined company operates as Protection One with about 3100 employees and yearly revenue near 365 million dollars. Shares return to Nasdaq Global Market under symbol PONE.
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Four-person budget challenge trims debts and aims for budgeting discipline
Carl and Tania Chandler cut debt from 14 400 to about 12 000 after paying off two cards. Carlesa Washington paid 1 565 in delinquent accounts. Anne Schleicher halted use of her card and pays 200 monthly on a 4 500 balance. The group struggles with sticking to a budget and delaying extras until debt is cleared.
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Budgeting Takes Aim at Over Spending
Color of Money column recaps Carl and Michelle Chandler who bought a $600 Sony PlayStation 3 and furniture for about $3,000 claiming cash payments. It notes they adjusted by budgeting, splitting annual costs, and using budget billing for utilities to align spending with income and needs versus wants. It also mentions Schleicher’s $300 monthly spend on dining out.
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Color of Money Challenge updates and budgeting advice
UWORLDCom invites readers to follow updates on Michelle Singletary's Color of Money Challenge at ijworld.com. The text stresses inevitable home and pet expenses, citing a cat illness from tainted food. It advocates building an emergency fund and creating a budget to escape paycheck to paycheck living and reduce debt.
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Schleicher
Chicago and local grain and metal market roundup
Market report shows wheat and corn down in Chicago with soybeans up. Live cattle and feeder cattle rise on the CME while hogs fall. Local elevator prices list wheat soybeans and milo across Ottawa Edgerton Overbrook Midland Lawrence Pauline. Nonferrous prices include copper gold silver and platinum on futures and spot markets.
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