Economy in Lawrence under Milken ranking prompts debate
Lawrence leaders and residents respond to Milken Institute ranking placing Lawrence near the bottom among 179 small metro economies. The discussion cites regional GDP decline around 1.7 percent in 2010- and 2011 business-count losses, with Census figures showing fewer private sector jobs since 2000, and questions about local economic health.
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Budget cuts raise fears for KU faculty amid leaner years
Kansas University leaders implement legislature approved cuts prompting concern over a thinner, weaker faculty on the Lawrence campus. Officials warn that Gov. Sam Brownback's plans may determine whether the university preserves strength in teaching and research for the coming school year.
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Heroic water rescue honored by Carnegie Medal
Caitlin Doornbos reports James Bowen, a Kansas University doctoral candidate and Navy Reserve officer, is lauded as a certified hero with a 6 inch golden medal awarded in 2012 by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission for extraordinary civilian acts of heroism.
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