KU weighs growth options for campus master plan
A community forum at Kansas University explored the 10 year master plan with focus on biking and walking paths accessibility and maintaining links between main and West Campuses. Architect Scott Miller proposed moving science facilities to West Campus near pharmacy and research buildings but warned it could widen campus separation and inconvenience cross campus students.
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Domestic violence survivor honored for volunteer work
Mary Metz, a survivor who escaped years of abuse, was named Willow Domestic Violence Center volunteer of the year for leadership and board service at the United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center Celebration of Volunteers. She helps other victims start new lives and credits Willow support with her own recovery.
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Lawrence school board debates independ ent stance on lobbying
Lawrence board members moved to work more autonomously on state house issues while not yet hiring a personal lobbyist. The discussion followed a February split with KASB over collective bargaining for teachers, after which the House committee tabled the bill and planned summer talks with education groups.
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Douglas County to keep health premium shares steady
Douglas County will not raise health insurance premiums for employees as plan year 2013 14 begins June 1. County commissioners kept contribution rates unchanged, with employees paying 7 percent for individuals and 18 percent for families while the county covers the rest. The move preserves more generous benefits compared with peers in government work across the U S.
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