Chamber and JCCC weigh vo tech program in Lawrence
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce plans talks with Johnson County Community College to create a targeted technical and vocational training program in Lawrence. KU leaders reportedly would not object to JCCC opening such a program, with discussions focusing on flexible, employer-driven offerings that could adapt to changing needs. Possible launch in 2008 hinges on program types and facility requirements.
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Johnson County Community College
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Chamber
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JCCC
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Dining facility gets green light in East Lawrence
City commissioners voted unanimously to grant Robert and Molly Krause a special use permit to run a by reservation only private restaurant from their home at 917 Del. The plan focuses on high end gourmet cuisine and follows closure last year due to missing land use permits. A new permit process was created to allow this operation.
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City Commission Briefs Highlight Reopen Plan and Shelter Extension
The commission approved a unique restaurant permit with safeguards against automatic transfer to future owners and the ability to revoke for noncompliance. The Krauses aim to open by April after required code improvements. Commissioners extended the Lawrence Community Shelter permit five weeks to April 17 to allow staff time for a potential one year renewal review, with April 17 also slated for a possible renewal decision. The board also reviewed the Chamber of Commerce vision, praising a plan to keep Lawrence a vibrant university city with distinctive character and strong amenities and sustainable economics.
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Legislature Proposes Fetuses Protection Amid Abortion Debate
Prompted by the Wichita teen murder, Kansas lawmakers renew a push to shield unborn children by redefining personhood, while opponents seek alternative crimes or penalties. The Senate panel backs harsher penalties for pregnancy victims. House panel to hear the abortion foes next.
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Downtown Lawrence maps its downtown priorities plan
Downtown Lawrence Inc and the city invite residents to a 7 30 a m summit at the Lawrence Arts Center to discuss priorities, sprinkler incentives, waterline work, a new downtown library talks, and possible tax breaks. City Manager David Corliss will present details and the meeting will include a Q A session and surveys. City commissioners approved a 250 000 program to reimburse 75 percent of sprinkler costs up to 25 000 per building, with applications due March 2.
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