Kansas leaders approve 14.9 million for COVID testing
Kansas leaders and Gov. Laura Kelly approved 14.9 million to extend state COVID testing programs through December 31. The funds from recouped relief money support employer and community testing across the state as cases rise and omicron looms. Senate House and executive leaders endorsed the plan after noting testing helps manage the pandemic, while critics raised concerns about affordable access and high testing costs.
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Dole Honored Across Washington At National Cathedral
Leaders from both parties paid tribute to Bob Dole at Washington National Cathedral and the World War II Memorial he helped create. Biden called Dole a patriot who could be partisan without sacrificing civility while recounting his rise from wounded veteran to Senate stalwart and three time presidential candidate.
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Lawrence Board to weigh new LHS band uniforms
Lawrence Public Schools board will consider purchasing new uniforms for the Lawrence High School marching band at about $116,000. The current uniforms have been in use since 2009, per a memo in the agenda.
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Centennial Skate Park expansion adds new features
The $50,000 Parks and Recreation project enlarges Centennial Skate Park by about a dozen features to replace an aging ramp. Lawrence Skaters Association contributed design input and raised around $8,000, while Evergreen Skateparks completed the work started ten days ago.
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