KU campus parking survey shows slow returns and mixed views
KU officials seek to gauge campus opinion on parking garages and a park-and-ride plan after only about 300 of 1,500 surveys returned. Faculty led in responses. results may shift with incoming data, as university contemplates a one year park-and-ride trial using Lied Center lot routes.
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Regents urge better communication on higher education benefits
Kansas Board of Regents member Bill Docking told KU's University Council that the regents must better publicize how higher education benefits the state. He cited recent heart transplant program issues and a president’s resignation as concerns and urged data showing education as a solid public investment. Docking warned against placing more tuition burdens on students while noting funding prospects remain difficult.
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Ukrainian ambassador impressed during Kansas visit
Ukrainian ambassador Yuri Shcherbak visited Kansas with KU and state officials in a preliminary gathering. Maria Carlson notes he was highly impressed, hinted at possible future economic ventures, and even proposed a wares event at the Ukrainian embassy in Washington.
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Frahm warns Kansas faces tight budgets and no new revenue
Lt Gov Sheila Frahm told a Kiwanis luncheon in Lawrence that Kansas faces tight finances with no new taxes likely, as Gov Graves readies a 1996-97 budget. She noted a potential 6.8 percent cut in the Department of Administration to cushion proposed 5 percent cuts elsewhere. She warned eliminating property taxes would shift the burden to sales or income taxes and stressed no new revenue is expected.
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ATM cameras aid police in identifying three robbery suspects
Lawrence police used ATM security footage to identify four suspects tied to a November 21 armed robbery of a Lawrence man at Riverfront Park. Two suspects, Jesse Staab and Shawn Ericksen, both 18, were arrested and charged with aggravated robbery. A 17-year-old was detained. a fourth suspect remains at large out of state.
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