Pretzels Inc. Plant in Lawrence Sets Major Kansas Growth Pace
Town Talk notes Kansas won a 2021 Gold Shovel Award for economic development and highlights Pretzels Inc. plan in Lawrence. The $88 million facility aims to start at 75 staff, expanding to nearly 300 as six lines come online, with about 280 expected total workforce and a wage around $43,000. The project, backed by VanTrust Real Estate, reflects Lawrence’s broader investment surge and ties to KC metro development, plus other top Kansas projects in the award list.
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Scott eyes housing stability and floodfocused infrastructure
Scott discusses homelessness and utility bills as housing support priorities. He highlights public housing experience and aims for high impact neighborhood projects, especially flood areas, using federal pandemic aid. Incumbent commissioners Larsen and Boley seek reelection. Ananda not seeking another term. Newcomers join race with filing deadline June 1. primary August 3 and general election November 2.
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