KDOT Unveils 1.2 Billion Plan For Lawrence Projects
Kansas Department of Transportation released a two year schedule covering 1.2 billion in road and bridge work plus upgrades in Douglas County. The Santa Fe Depot restoration in East Lawrence leads six projects with a 12 million federal grant. Bids open Oct 15 for the depot, while Lawrence and nearby areas list improvements on U S Highways 56 40 and 23rd and Massachusetts streets with varied estimated costs. The plan ties to the 2010 TWOR KS transportation program and notes continued construction jobs.
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State fights labor rule for home health workers
Gov. Sam Brownback said the federal government may not know the unintended consequences of a planned labor rule to protect domestic service workers. He met Thursday with home health care givers and their charges at the Independent Living facility, citing concerns about new regulation and its impact.
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KU Professors Win Highest Teaching Awards
Kansas University announced two faculty recipients for the university's top teaching honors. An assistant professor of English using digital tools and an associate professor of finance were recognized for outstanding teaching. Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little commented on the value of such contributions to students and the university.
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