Brownback hints at more KBA scrutiny after audit
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signaled potential extra oversight for the Kansas Bioscience Authority after a long awaited audit revealed document destruction misused funds and questionable management by former KBA chief executive officer Tom Thornton who resigned in April The administration has withheld 22 million of the agency annual 35 million appropriation while defenders argue for less oversight and the audit notes the agency lacks budgeting scrutiny typical of other state bodies.
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Mild winter eases farm work and costs
Insiders note lighter workload on Kansas farms due to a mild winter. The piece contrasts seasonal chores with the climate's impact on efficiency and expenses.
EU Women Face No 21 Texas Tech In Tonight Game
The EU women's basketball team travels to face No 21 Texas Tech with postgame coverage to follow in Thursday's Journal-World. See updates at Facebook and Twitter under LJWorld.
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Lawrence resident builds support network for military families
Lawrence resident Ash ley Urban, married to Capt Josh Urban, seeks a local network for military families by launching a Lawrence Military Family Support Group on Facebook. She aims to connect spouses for advice, child playdates, and volunteer help during deployments, plus care package ideas and local resources.
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Fambrough Drive to honor KU football coach in Lawrence
Lawrence city commissioners unanimously approved renaming the 11th Street segment near Memorial Stadium to Fambrough Drive with new cross streets Fambrough Way and Fambrough intersecting Missouri Street. The unveiling is planned for KU spring football game in April, reflecting Fambrough's fierce if controversial ties to KU and Lawrence.
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Jobs and taxes take center stage in address
The speaker advocates college affordability measures including tying federal aid to low net tuition and value, urges states to require students to stay in school until graduation or age 18, and calls for a minimum tax rate of 30 percent on people earning over one million dollars, with emphasis that the wealthy pay their fair share.
Leader Proposes Veterans Job Corps to Aid Hiring
A leader urged creating a Veterans Job Corps to help communities hire veterans and pledged to close the wage gap between men and women.
Obama eyes infrastructure funding from war savings
Proposed plan suggests using about half the savings from winding down the Iraq and Afghanistan wars to finance new infrastructure investments. The proposal targets repairing existing roads and financing high speed rail projects with the redirected funds.
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Obama outlines plan to boost energy via shale gas jobs
Energy directed his administration to develop a plan for safe extraction of natural gas from shale deposits. The White House says it will support more than 600,000 jobs. Obama pledged incentives to manufacturers to improve energy efficiency by upgrading equipment and cutting waste. More on his speech and Kansas lawmakers’ reactions.
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