Hakes speaks on energy independence at KU symposium
Jay Hakes, former Energy Information Administration head, addresses about 130 students at the KU Energy Symposium. He notes mixed oil drill caveats for different audiences, cites shale oil progress, and argues that national energy independence may be closer due to North Dakota and Pennsylvania developments, higher fuel efficiency, and reduced oil use.
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Jay Hakes
U.S
Energy Information Administration
Hakes
Kansas University
KU Energy Club
Dennis Hedke
R-Wichita
Energy and Environment Committee
Energy Club
America
David Catt
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Park complex cleared for EU Relays despite earlier error
Commission staff reported an outside engineering firm confirmed the lights installation at the park complex meets city code. The track and field stadium six concession stands and locker rooms will host the EU Relays with barriers guarding unfinished softball and soccer areas. Most parking will be open with a permit allowing on street parking on several public streets.
City balks at name for recreation center at Rock Chalk Park
Lawrence commissioners on Tuesday balked at naming the new recreation center SportQuest at Rock Chalk Park and asked for two weeks to consider ideas. They debated names including Astra or incorporating Lawrence, with Commissioner Farmer tasked to refine options. the 181,000 square foot facility is near opening in September and will be privately owned by Bliss Sports but leased to KU Athletics.
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Lawrence
Rock Chalk Park
Bob Schumm
Jeremy Farmer
Astra
Kansas
Mike Amyx
Farmer
Terry Riordan
Nachtigal
Bliss Sports
KU Athletics
Patricia Levesque
Desetti
KNEA
Brownback
Kansas House
Cesetti
Lawrence man ordered to undergo drug treatment after 2013 case
Douglas County District Judge Kay Huff ordered 43 year old Michael D. Siler to undergo mandatory drug treatment after pleading guilty to possessing methamphetamine. He faces treatment after completing prison terms from unrelated cases. Siler received 19 months for two theft charges last year and faces an April 22 sentence for a 2013 assault case. He has been in jail nearly a year and said he looks forward to treatment while incarcerated.
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Douglas
Lawrence
Kay Huff
Michael D. Siler
Siler
Huff
Tenure reform gains traction with GOP and AFP push
Conservative Republicans and Americans for Prosperity back changes to give local boards power to remove underperforming teachers. Rep Allan Rothlisberg argues tenure protects poor performers. AFP cites tax dollar accountability. The effort, backed by the Foundation for Excellence in Education, mirrors Jeb Bush style reforms as KNEA vows legal challenges before November elections.
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Americans For Prosperity
Allan Rothlisberg
Grandview Plaza
National Foundation For Excellence In Education
Jeb Bush
Florida
Kansas
Mural plans linked to new seven story building in downtown
Spencer museum officials say a new mural by Loewenstein will be about half the size of the existing piece on a wall slated for demolition for a seven story apartment and office tower. The art will honor the Pollinators heritage but remain true to the original spirit created in 2007. EU leaders seek city funding. development group to contribute 20,000. Total project cost near 50,000 with incentives up to 5 million over 20 years for the private parking and infrastructure. Commissioners approved the incentives but removed broad future veto language on tax breaks and asked committee to study safeguards for city interests.
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Kansas University
Spencer Museum
Susan Earle
The
Spencer
Loewenstein
Kansas
Aaron Douglas
Lawrence
Doug Compton
Mike Treanor
Reconstruction plan for Sixth and Iowa streets intersection
Two bids were received for the Iowa Street project, Amino Brothers submitting the low bid of 3.7 million. Bid opening for the Sixth and Iowa streets intersection is set for April 22 with work expected to begin mid May and extend through the summer.
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Amino Brothers Company
Iowa Street
Sixth
Iowa Streets
Sixth Street
Iowa
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