Stimulus spending boosts range of Lawrence projects
Douglas County and Lawrence agencies use ARRA funds for arts, shelter upgrades, and public works. KU research programs receive 42.3 million, led by NSF and NIH grants. carbon capture and glacier studies also funded. City projects include energy efficiency, sidewalks, brick paving, and transit, with job retention noted across multiple sites.
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ARRA
School of Engineering
Nichols Hall
Lawrence
North Second
Locust Streets
New York Street
Clinton Parkway
Wakarusa Drive
South Lawrence Bypass
Soules
Douglas County
Craig Weinaug
Weinaug
Lawrence Public Library
Public Works Department
Clinton Lake
Corps of Engineers
Sue Gehrt
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Gehrt
Lawrence Arts Center
Susan Tate
Boys and Girls Club
Janet Murphy
Kobach calls border security a national security issue
Kansas official Kris Kobach argues illegal immigration poses a national security threat. He cites 2005 Border Patrol figures and urges 10,000 troops, a full border wall, and E-Verify in Kansas, accusing opponents of seeking amnesty to gain votes. He warns every state is a border state and criticizes Obama troop plans as too little.
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Mexico
United States
Barack Obama
Kansas
Arizona
U.S
Theater project reflects local history and social upheaval
On Oread Avenue near the KU campus a theater project screens the era of protest against war and the draft, the Establishment, and counterculture travel. Averill notes the arts center will explore these choices and their legacies with the community. The Summer Youth Theatre blends performance with social issues as past shows like Rent involved local AIDS activism.
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Oread Avenue
Kansas University
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Averill
Douglas County
Sunflower Girls State Opens 2010 Session at KU
High school girls from across Kansas gathered at the Lied Center for the Sunflower Girls State opening. Delegates learn state government by electing officials in fictional Kansas cities while staying at Ellsworth Hall. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the weeklong program through June 11, aiming to foster civic participation.
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Kansas University
Lied Center
Sunflower Girls
Washburn University
Topeka
Kansas Cities
Bonnie Boyer
Ellsworth Hall
Sunflower Girls State
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Ants Invade Homes Citywide Say Pest Experts
Pest professionals describe ants entering homes seeking food with nests outside the residence. They emphasize locating external nests for effective treatment, using baits to carry to the nest, and combining cleanliness and garden practices to prevent infestations. Even with good habits, some cases require professional control.
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Smith
Brian Bracciano
Bracciano Pest Control
William Weber
Weber Extermination
Pete Haley
Haley Pest Control
Foster
Today's poll on immigration concerns and tax delinquent city official
A split public survey shows 79 percent want consequences for a city commissioner who is behind on taxes. The poll also asks how concerned readers are about illegal immigration with options from very to not sure.
Fines for feeding feral cats tied to city code provisions
The Lawrence City Code Chapter 3 governs animal regulation and sets fines for feral cat feeding as possible violations under Article 3 106 Animal Nuisances 3-107 Removal of Animal Excrement or 3-202 Animals Prohibited to Run at Large with penalties increasing for habitual offenses. The code notes fines plus court costs or impoundment fees and directs readers to the city code online.
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