United Way campaign risks missing 1.8 million goal
The United Way of Douglas County may fall about 125000 short of its 1800000 target unless donations rise this year. Co chair Brian Iverson warns reduced funding could limit services from local nonprofits. previous shortfall was bridged by reserves, which will not be available again.
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Regents oppose performance based funding plan for state colleges
Kansas Board of Regents say they will not recommend a new funding mechanism next year that ties higher education budgets to performance benchmarks. They urge legislators to delay such a model until the state's finances improve and use it as an incentive beyond base budgets. Regent Fred Logan commented on the issue.
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Lawrence center receives $20,000 gift for construction training
The Sharon K. Stultz Family Foundation of Lawrence donates $20,000 to the Dwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center a joint venture of local economic groups and city and county governments. The funds will fund a program training area adults in varied construction skills.
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