Legislature approves bonds for KU health education building
The Legislature backs 25 million in state bonds for a 75 million KU Health Education Building at the Medical Center with 15 million more to be raised, plus 25 million for EU Earth Energy and Environment Center. The package includes funding restorations for KU and Lawrence campus and notes no funding for the Translational Chemical Biology Institute despite Gov Brownback’s proposal. Caboni cites private fundraising as essential to move the project forward.
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Thousands race for Cystic Fibrosis in Brew to Brew
The 20th annual Brew to Brew relay from Kansas City to Lawrence drew about 3,700 entrants and raised roughly $40,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Solo winners included Pete Kostelnick in 5:25 for men and Amy Clevenger in 7:20 for women. the event boosts downtown Lawrence while weathered the route with milder spring conditions.
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City panel weighs adding clawback on tax breaks for developments
Plan inserts power for the City Commission to revoke or modify tax incentives in future years if project tenants violate alcohol drug or other laws. The move follows concerns about The Cave a nightclub at The Dread hotel that nets about 500000 annually in breaks amid a state alcohol violation probe. Mayor and supporters back the housing office and other infrastructure aims, while developers oppose stricter language calling it a drastic remedy. Commissioners meet Tuesday to decide.
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XP End Means New Risk for Email and Viruses
Lawrence technicians warn that Microsoft will stop security fixes for Windows XP elevating risk to email and stored data. Experts note many users lack OS knowledge and may not upgrade. Upgrading or replacing a PC may be cheaper than installing a newer OS on an old XP machine.
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