Lawmakers push bill to let Haskell govern itself
Kansas and Oklahoma lawmakers introduce the Haskell Indian Nations University Improvement Act to move governance from the Bureau of Indian Education to the Haskell Board of Regents while preserving federal funding. The measure follows an 80 page 2024 report detailing misconduct findings at Haskell and ongoing input from Native communities and higher education stakeholders.
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Lawrence apartment projects advance amid housing shortage
Lawrence developer Doug Compton files plans for three new Lawrence apartment projects and signals a fourth may follow, with a possible Eudora project. He cites high interest rates and a significant University of Kansas housing shortfall as reasons to move forward, noting KU’s enrollment and bonding to address student housing. One site near Ninth and Avalon, once Oldfather Studios for KU, is part of the plan.
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Lawrence district ESPs join LEA creating single union
Lawrence school district ESPs voted 95 percent to unionize under the Lawrence Education Association joining certified and classified staff into one local union. The Lawrence school board heard the milestone as Emerson Hoffzales said Kansas will see a two-table, two-contract bargaining setup soon. Negotiations to focus on raises and working conditions are planned for this summer. Board member Shannon Kimball praised the milestone and leadership.
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Tariffs reshape Wichita aerospace suppliers and profits
In Wichita area Etezazi Industries and other suppliers face 50 percent import tariffs on steel and aluminum as major planemakers like Boeing and Airbus push to source parts domestically. CEO Amir Etezazi notes cost increases and mixed order signals as U S tariffs ripple through the aerospace supply chain with reciprocal moves from Canada and Mexico.
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