State Budget Early Retirement Options on the Table
State officials weigh an early retirement incentive for workers. KOSE surveys members while no agreement exists. negotiations are closed and governor’s office has not commented. Post Audit studies potential savings from such programs amid 2010 salary expenses of about 2.5 billion.
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County Commission advances land deal for public works site near jail
Douglas County commissioners unanimously plan to offer to buy about 34 acres near the Douglas County Jail at 3601 E 25th St for a future Public Works facility. The move could enable a relocation of the Lawrence Community Shelter nearby, but approval does not guarantee shelter relocation and sale terms remain pending contract details. Residents voiced concerns about safety, zoning, and process openness during the meeting.
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Biofuel crop expansion planned in SW Kansas
More than 20,000 acres in southwest Kansas and a slice of Oklahoma will grow switchgrass for Abengoa Biofuels biomass facility near Hugoton. The project, part of the Biomass Crop Assistance Program, aims to produce 25 million gallons of ethanol and 25 megawatts of electricity annually, with startup support covering 75 percent of costs for five years.
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Ethanol powered QuikTrip expansion eyed in Wichita area
Ethanol Products will partner with QuikTrip to convert 38 Wichita area stations to ethanol gasoline for flex fuel vehicles. By next year half of Chrysler Ford and GM models are expected to be flex fuel, potentially displacing 15 million gallons of gasoline. Governor directed reallocation of stimulus funds as Efficiency Kansas funds run short. Kansas Energy Office processes loan applications while KCC seeks alternative funding. The $100 home energy audit program remains active.
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KU provost and chancellor back a new fundraising campaign as Dean Bendapudi identifies a site northeast of the Chi Omega Fountain near Potter Lake and Carruth-O’Leary Hall. She meets faculty, staff, and deans assistants on campus to gather input and promote readiness for next month’s student arrival, aiming to change the joke about professors.
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