DHS design changes reduce NBAF lab release risk
The Homeland Security assessment updates a 2010 report on the proposed NBAF facility in Manhattan Kansas. It estimates the chance of an accidental pathogen release at one tenth of one percent, down from seventy percent, citing upgraded tornado and structural standards and safer containment near Kansas State University.
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Ron Trewyn
Kansas State University
Homeland Security
Manhattan
Kansas State
Bipartisan plan proposes $100 million school funding boost
A Senate education panel advances Senate Bill 450 proposing an extra 50 million base aid per year for two years, lifting per pupil funding from 3780 to 3854 in 2012 13 and to 3928 in 2013 14. The plan, backed by Schodorf Wratil and Hensley, would raise local tax share to 33 and 35 percent with protests and public votes. The measure faces Brownback criticism as it contrasts with his reform proposals. The hearing is at 1 30 p m Wednesday.
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Senate
Sam Brownback
Senate Education
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Richita
John Wratil
R-Leawood
Anthony Hensley
Topeka
Brownback
Schodorf
Senate Education Committee
Lawrence
Local youngsters learn Chinese through play at Prairie Moon Waldorf
In second and third grade at Prairie Moon Waldorf School Mandarin is taught by Sonia Coady through play and movement. Classes meet twice weekly for 50 minutes using songs, games, and poems with minimal English. Jared Coady, formerly a German and Greek teacher, now leads Chinese as he helps expand the language program.
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Coady
Simon
Prairie Moon
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Jared
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Breezy Deaths Join Us At Social Pages
A brief line notes Breezy Deaths inviting readers to follow LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for updates.
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Methamphetamine Problem Plagues Four-County Southeast Kansas
Methamphetamine production and use create a widespread issue across four counties in southeast Kansas, prompting concern from local authorities and health agencies about community safety, addiction treatment needs, and enforcement challenges.
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