City Commission Overhauls Incentive Policy in Lawrence
Lawrence leaders unanimously revise the city economic development incentive policy to require developers to show a clear public benefit. Vice Mayor Leslie Soden backs specific guidelines while allowing flexibility, outlining benefits such as affordable housing, job creation, in-fill development, and tax base growth.
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A New Take on Tourism in Lawrence at ClarinetFest 2016
About 1,000 clarinetists gathered in Lawrence for ClarinetFest 2016 and contributed over 800000 to the local economy. Lawrence CVB director Michael Davidson noted the event’s strong economic impact and sparked a joke about opening a reed shop.
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KU researcher starts Bond Bio to target iron overload
Cory Berkland, KU professor, launches Bond Bio Sciences to develop a drug preventing hereditary hemochromatosis iron overload. Current treatment relies on lifelong bloodletting. existing drugs spread widely and cause harsh side effects. The startup aims to bring a targeted pill to patients.
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Group urges EPA to tighten Flint Hills burn controls
Kansas environmental group asks the EPA to require stricter rules on spring grass burns in the Flint Hills. Nebraska officials warn dense smoke and fine particles threaten public health, especially for asthma sufferers, as impacts reach Omaha and Lincoln.
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