Lawrence aims for a big regional recreation center
Lawrence weighs a $25 million 181000 square foot regional recreation center tied to major sports events. City officials predict 32 events yearly could boost the local economy by about $7.6 million, contingent on strong cooperation with the convention and visitors bureau and hotel, water park, and retail plans.
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Lawrence
Bill Beckner
National Recreation and Park Association
Beckner
Kansas University
Convention and Visitors Bureau
David Corliss
Parks and Recreation Department
Wichita
KU faces cuts risk to research and teaching amid tax debate
KU officials warn that state budget shortfalls from tax cuts could force substantial reductions. Budget plans hinge on Brownback’s proposals, with fears of cuts affecting research, salaries, and core programs in CLAS and professional schools. KU aims to protect classrooms and essential faculty while managing a 3.4 percent cut scenario.
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KU Medical Center
Tim Cabonn
Brownback
Caboni
Anderson
Martin Dickinson
Kansas Law Review
Legislative Research Department
Dickinson
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The
Association of American Universities
Anna Neill
Neill
CLAS
Statehouse
Vatican eyes possible earlier start to papal conclave
Vatican officials discussed the possibility of starting the conclave before March 15 as cardinals prepare for the sede vacante after Pope Benedict XVI’s Feb 28 resignation. Lombardi said interpretation of rules could allow a proposal to move up the start, with Holy Week tight by March 24 and installation by March 17. Cardinal Rode cautioned no predictions yet, stating plans are not yet in place.
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Vatican City
Vatican
Federico Lombardi
Lombardi
Rome
Benedict XVI
Gins
Benedict
Pontiff
Franc Rode
Guatemala
Otto Perez Molina
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