Kansas Senate OKs billion-dollar tax break plan for undisclosed project
The Kansas Senate approved a measure to authorize up to 1 billion or more in tax breaks and incentives to lure a yet unnamed company, with a potential 4 billion dollar investment and 16 000 construction jobs, while also proposing across the board corporate tax cuts. The bill, backed by Gov. Laura Kelly and Democrats, facesHouse scrutiny and expires for Commerce authority at end of March 2023.
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Driver Arrested After Police Chase Near Turnpike On-Ramp
Mason Kevin Needs, 32, arrested after a police chase through Lawrence into North Lawrence. He was booked into Douglas County Jail on suspicion of possession of an opiate, possession of stolen property, attempt to elude while in commission of a felony, and theft of a motor vehicle.
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Kansas Day events on tap this weekend
Law rence hosts a slate of history lessons, art exhibits, and Kansas Day celebrations this weekend. Final Friday offers a citywide art event, with details at explorelawrence.com. The Watkins Museum of History streams a live online program featuring the artifact cannon Old Sacramento.
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Kassebaum to Speak at Dole Institute Series
Former U.S. Senator Nancy Landon Kassebaum will join a spring speaker lineup at KU’s Dole Institute on March 30 at 4 p.m. Her talk caps a seven part Senate alumni series moderated by Robert Blaemire. The center also hosts virtual presidential lectures by Richard Norton Smith in February and March and hosts its Easter Egg Roll on April 16 featuring a White House style egg roll and activities.
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Hen house to welcoming home in Lawrence garden house
Kelly Scholz and Arne Scholz transformed a 2007 Lawrence home into a welcoming sanctuary for guests. They moved in as its third owners in July 2007 and later reimagined spaces including a home office, guest rooms, and a European influenced interior. They value open spaces, a front porch, and a forgiving layout for gatherings despite limited natural light.
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