KDOT seeks public input on U.S. 59 plan and EIS outcomes
Kansas officials urge comments to shape the final environmental impact statement for U.S. Highway 59. The EIS aims for completion by summer with construction possible within five years, with a west or east alignment costing about 210.3 million dollars. Local groups oppose a full freeway, favoring added lanes or shoulders to improve safety while preserving current routes. Public viewing sites list Lawrence, Baldwin, Ottawa libraries, county offices, and Topeka offices. copies cost 75 dollars, supporting materials 32. Contact Carl Hill for details.
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Carl Hill
Kansas Department of Transportation
Caryn Goldberg
Franklin-Douglas Counties
Lawrence
Ottawa
Ottawa City Hall
S. Hickory
State
S.W. Harrison
Topeka
Federal Highway Administration
S. Topeka Blvd
KDOT
Goldberg
Jere McElhaney
Douglas County Commission
McElhaney
Marty Matthews
Postal Service pushes for reform and rate hike plan
The Postal Service trustees consider a 3 cent rise to 37 cents for first class mail, set to take effect this summer, amid fears of driving customers to other media. GAO warned of dire finances, while reform options include restoring government agency status, privatization, or a commercial government enterprise. Critics decry waste and expansion into private business, arguing the plan serves rate increases more than real reform.
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Board of Governors
Potter
Postal Service Plan
Postal Service
GAO
USPS
Leslie Paige
Citizens Against Government Waste
Paige
Rick Merritt
PostalWatch Advocacy Group
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