City approves sales tax exemption for 800 New Hampshire project
The development group behind the planned apartment building at 800 New Hampshire Street will get a sales tax exemption on construction materials. The Lawrence City Commission voted 3 to 2 to approve the incentive, saving about $317,000 on the nearly $7 million remodel.
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City Hall delays vote on Jazz archway installation
City commissioners unanimously postponed a decision on a permit for a wrought-iron archway at Jazz restaurant at 1012 Massachusetts St. The design, reflecting New Orleans French Quarter style, had been denied by planners and the Historic Resources Commission for not meeting Downtown Design Guidelines.
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November tax revenue beats estimates by 7.8 million
Kansas November tax receipts topped expectations by 7.8 million, the first overage of the fiscal year. Officials had cut projections the prior month amid weak job and retail data, farm and oil sector softness, with personal income tax growth driven by withholding amid 4.1 percent unemployment. Revenue Secretary Nick Jordan commented on policy and outcomes.
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Upscale Corner Grille to Open Near Round Corner
Kansas City restaurateurs Zach Marten and Bret Springs plan to launch the And Corner Grille in the former Round Corner Drug building near downtown. They aim to be open by late next week with an upscale grill concept and menu.
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KU alumnus and wife donate $7.2M for figure sense center
Kansas University receives a seven point two million dollar gift from Roger and Julie Davis of Chicago to establish the Center for Figure Sense in the School of Business. The gift includes two point five hundred thousand now and seven million from the couple’s estate to fund an academic director and integrate data reasoning across curricula. The Davises emphasize teaching how to evaluate evidence, ask right questions, and sift biases to improve business decisions.
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A light feature blends humorous classified style snippets and comics. The item promotes social media presence with a playful tone, inviting readers to follow LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for more updates and light entertainment.
Lawrence school board to discuss replacement process
The Lawrence school board will hold a Monday meeting to discuss the search and process for replacing outgoing Superintendent Rick Doll. This agenda item outlines steps toward selecting a new district leader and coordinating transition plans.
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