Tenants prepare for annual summer migration weekend
Tenants pack up belongings for moving week as leases end July 31 and new ones begin August 1. Lawrence waste supervisor Bob Yoos notes the period aligns with college moves. KU graduate Allison Lathrop says she is moving to Kansas City after finals.
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Kansas University
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12Th
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City Offers Moving Tips and Stress Advice
The city urges planning to ease moves and stresses, advising to schedule bulky appliance pickups and hazardous waste drop offs, and to extend resources as storage and trash crews brace for peak periods. Counselors note moving ranks high in stress, with renters facing timing challenges and limited leave from work.
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Ray Dalton
Dalton Sai
Space Place
E. 24Th St
Beverly Morgan
Yoos
Oread
U S House approves farm bill in bipartisan vote
The Democratic controlled House passed a multibillion dollar five year farm bill by 231 to 191. Democrats Boyda and Moore voted yes while Republicans Moran and Tiahrt opposed. The measure expands conservation, renewable energy, and nutrition funding while retaining subsidies for major crops and adds country of origin labeling requirements. The bill caps subsidies above 1 million dollars and ends payments for chained farm businesses. The current law expires Sept. 30 and Senate action is slated for September.
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House
Bush
Kansas
Nancy Boyda
Topeka
Dennis Moore
Lenexa
Jerry Moran
Todd Tiahrt
Wichita
Nancy Pelosi
D-Calif
Pelosi
Senate
Gas price gap grows between Topeka and Lawrence
An unusual price gap emerges as Topeka gas averages $2.86 while Lawrence holds near $2.98. Prices in Topeka dip to $2.69 on Friday, with Lawrence around $2.90, prompting observations from AAA Kansas official Jim Hanni on the noticeable regional difference.
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Topeka
AAA
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AAA Kansas
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AAA Daily
KU Hospital Chief Emerges From $1.8 Million Separation Pact
Irene Cumming, former KU Hospital president and CEO, will receive 1.8 million dollars under a separation agreement to refrain from competing, limit staff poaching, and protect confidential information. She may provide consulting as needed, including during talks on a proposed KU St. Luke's affiliation. The pact was disclosed Friday with Cumming’s consent.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
Irene’ Cumming
KU Hospital
KU Adaptal Authority
Cumming
Kansas Taxpayers Await 2006 State Income Tax Refunds
Hundreds of Kansas taxpayers remain awaiting their 2006 state income tax refunds as delays continue into the weekend. No further details on expected payout dates or affected counties are provided.
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