Senate panel approves 404 million for NEAF at K State
A Senate subcommittee backed 404 million dollars for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility at Kansas State University in Manhattan. The move pushes the project into the full Appropriations Committee as part of the 2014 Homeland Security budget, with ground broken on a central utility plant and construction slated to begin in 2014 pending federal approval.
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Noodle Making Event Promotes Vinland Fair Dinners
Vinland Family and Community Education members and volunteers pressed noodles at the Vinland United Methodist Church for their annual event. Photos show Kathy Wilson, Robin Miller, and youngsters helping. Noodles will feature in Aug. 9 chicken and noodle dinners at the Vinland Fair, which runs Aug. 8 to Aug. 10.
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Lawrence officials weigh Westar rate change impact
Lawrence school officials say they are assessing how Westar Energy’s proposed rate change would affect the district. Assistant superintendent Kyle Hayden estimates a 2 percent bill increase, with the district’s monthly electric spend over $100,000, translating to about $26,400 more. Westar vice president Jeff Martin says the request aims to reduce utility costs.
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Disability advocates press KanCare reform in final plea
Advocates for those with developmental disabilities urge state officials not to dismantle KanCare the new Medicaid system. Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services Secretary Shawn Sullivan pledges improved care with broader health employment and housing opportunities noting low current employment rates among recipients and chronic-condition management gaps.
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