KU wins 5 million state grant for Innovation Park expansion
Kansas officials announce a 5 million infrastructure grant to the University of Kansas to advance Innovation Park on West Campus north and west of 23rd and Iowa. The funding part of a 100 million COVID relief package supports plans for bioscience and cybersecurity research spaces and future campus buildings over 15 years.
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County to consider 5000 funding for Juneteenth event
Douglas County Commission will weigh a 5000 one time grant to the Lawrence Juneteenth Organization for a June 18 celebration in Lawrence. The plan includes family activities, Boys & Girls Club sponsorship, oral histories, and live music. Also on the agenda is a Lawrence Douglas County Public Health Health Equity Report presentation. The meeting starts at 5 30 p m at the Douglas County Courthouse and via Zoom.
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Judge dismisses parts of voting rights lawsuit in Kansas
Shawnee County District Judge Teresa Watson dismissed challenges to two provisions of Kansas’s election law, including limits on third party ballot delivery and signature matching for advance ballots. The ruling sides with preventing voter fraud, with AG Derek Schmidt praising the decision and vowing to defend the law.
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Kelly vetoes bill blocking local plastic bag bans
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a measure that would stop cities and counties from banning, limiting or taxing plastic bags straws and food containers. Backers included small businesses and bag manufacturers while environmentalists urged local control to curb plastic trash.
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