Higher ed seeks funding boosts as regents meet
Kansas university leaders including KU and Wichita State presented budget requests to the Kansas Board of Regents, seeking funding for a Drug and Vaccine Discovery Institute, science buildings at KU, and other projects while lamenting reduced state support. The group outlined priorities totaling tens of millions across KU Medical Center, K State, Pittsburg State, Emporia State, Fort Hays State, and a planned Dodge City Community College merger. Regents plan further review at a retreat before a September budget recommendation to Gov Brownback.
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Planning commission backs denial of SLT shopping center
Lawrence Douglas County Planning Commission voted 4-2 to urge city leaders to deny a proposed 500000 square foot shopping district southeast of the South Iowa Street interchange. Critics say the site near the SLT is not suitable for such a large retail complex, favoring areas near Rock Chalk Park. Developers may appeal to the City Commission.
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Dole remembered for bipartisanship and Senate leadership
In a 2007 interview former President Bush lauded Senator Dole as idealistic yet pragmatic. Dole Institute director Bill Lacy highlighted his work saving Social Security ADA passage and budget balance with bipartisan effort. The Oral History Project, begun in 2002, includes 72 interviews from 2007 to 2009 with more set for online release, profiling Dole's private persona and political evolution.
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K State plans Energy Center near NBAF campus
K State proposes an Earth Energy and Environment Center replacing Malott Hall with two buildings to pair with the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility. Regents cite aims to boost food supply research, crops, processing and distribution while awaiting a 5 million planning grant and a 2017 2018 construction start. KU comments note broad energy and water challenges justify multiple approaches.
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Schmidt aims Sept public hearing on gun ban sign rules
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt will hold a September 17 public hearing near the Kansas Statehouse on proposed regulations requiring signs for banning guns on premises. The rules cover banners banning both concealed and unconcealed firearms, allowing both, or allowing one and not the other.
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