NBAF budget battle divides Kansans and Washington
The White House threatened to veto H.R. 2217 and its 404 million NBAF allocation at Kansas State University Manhattan as part of a broader budget fight. Obama calls NBAF a critical asset but ties its fate to the overall federal budget framework.
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KU to launch 15 online programs with Everspring
Kansas University will partner with Everspring to offer 15 online graduate degree and certificate programs in the School of Education over five years. The Evanston company will help KU move into full online programs and will share tuition revenue.
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Rock Chalk Park project wins final city approval
City commissioners gave final approval for the 181,000 square foot Rock Chalk Park recreation center after a cost estimate for roads sewers and infrastructure exceeded expectations by about 3 million dollars Bill Sells Assists Foundation agreed to donate 2 million to offset some costs and David Corliss was authorized to sign a construction contract with Thomas Fritzel led firm The vote was 4 to 1 and the panel noted the project involved twists and deviations from standard bidding practices.
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New Police Facility Could Trigger Tax Debate
Lawrence may pursue a multimillion dollar police facility with potential dispatch upgrades, likely necessitating a tax increase. The topic dominated the city commission budget session as Commissioner Jeremy Farmer urged prioritizing a plan to address the department’s inadequate current facilities.
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Homeless Counts Stable in Douglas County for 2013
The number of homeless people in Douglas County stayed largely steady in 2013 compared with 2011, based on results from the Point-in-Time Homeless Count. Page 3A.
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