Waldorf students garden at Prairie Moon Waldorf School
Prairie Moon Waldorf School students spent a sunny day tending their 3 by 3 foot garden plots. Second grader Finn Veerkamp enjoys planting red romaine lettuce and basil while seventh grader Starra Zweygardt measures seed depth with a ruler. Fourth grader Will Farwell builds a trellis as students manage their own plots under supervision.
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Energy tax credits for home upgrades drop to 2011 levels
Energy-efficient upgrades earn homeowners a 10 percent credit up to $500 with a $500 lifetime limit, while costly measures like geothermal systems, solar hot water, and wind generators qualify for a 30 percent credit and no cap through 2016. Credits apply only to primary residences and do not cover labor or installation. Local auditor Sara Jane Koch notes the change reduces 2010 incentives but remains helpful.
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Kansas seeks $1.1 million rail depot grant in federal redirection
Kansas and Amtrak join 24 states in applying for a share of redirected federal rail funds after Florida rejection. Kansas aims to restore Burlington Northern Santa Fe depot in Lawrence with a $1.1 million request and a $283,786 city match, citing potential public and economic benefits and hopeful speculation that funds may arrive. Depot Redux leader Carey Maynard-Moody expressed optimism that the money could be a dream come true for the project.
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Statehouse Reporter Contact Details
Statehouse reporter Scott Rothschild can be reached at 785-423-0668.
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Lawrence school district eyes savings by taking diploma program in-house
Lawrence districts plans to end its contract with South Central Kansas Education Service Center and shift the diploma completion program to district control. The move aims to save about 215000 next year by keeping funds within the district and having district employees run the program serving 340 students at 711 W. 23rd St. The plan is part of budget talks prompted by potential cuts including the closing of Wakarusa Valley School, with total savings projected at 29 million.
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