Lawrence cobbler shop profits from reuse and culture
In Lawrence, Bruce Barlow runs BKB Leather at 811 Elm St. a 23 year old cobbler shop that draws customers with a quirky, artsy front and live music. He notes rising demand as people seek low cost repairs amid a green mindset and media interest in fixing items rather than discarding them.
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Mike Yoder
Journal-World Photo
Glen Roussel
BKB Leather
Elm St
North Lawrence
Bruce Barlow
Tiffany Francis
U.S
Lawrence
Barlow
Francis
Banks charging unemployed workers fees on benefits
An Associated Press review finds 30 states with deals forcing unemployment benefit recipients to use bank debit cards from Citigroup Bank of America Chase and US Bancorp. Fees include 50 cent balances and up to 20 dollar overdrafts, even when funds are available. Recipients report paying to access or inquire about money.
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Arthur Santa Maria
Bank of America
Citigroup Inc
Bank of America Corp
JP Morgan Chase
US Bancorp
Associated Press
Santa Maria
Albuquerque
N.M
Kansas
Missouri
Arthur Santa- Maria
Los Lunas
Santa-Maria
Stimulus Lifts Kansas Budget Outlook Officials Say
Kansas officials report the federal stimulus package will ease budget difficulties with $440 million for Medicaid over three years and about $350 million for road and bridge projects. Governor Sebelius and budget leaders caution against overreliance as funds phase over multiple fiscal years.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kathleen Sebelius
Duane Goossen
Goossen
Obama
Kansas Health Policy Authority
Marcia Nielsen
Senate
Nielsen
Kansas Department of Transportation
Statehouse reporter contact numbers listed
The statehouse reporter Scott Rothschild can be reached at 765-354-4222 or 785-423-0668 for comments or assignment follow ups.
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Statehouse
Scott Rothschild
Techno music interrupts KU Iowa State game broadcast
Jared Anderson recalled during a Wednesday Kansas vs. Iowa State game TV timeout that the public address system played techno music instead of the KU band performing Carry On Wayward Son. He described the moment with friends as surprising and noted the unexpected soundtrack during the media timeout.
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Jared Anderson
Area road projects eyed for federal funding
A Saturday feature surveys local road projects that could gain federal dollars, outlining potential upgrades and the communities awaiting support. The piece highlights project goals, scoring factors, and the impact on commuters and local economies.
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