City votes on $3M phase for solid waste facility
Lawrence officials weigh a $3 million bid to build the second phase of a multimillion-dollar solid waste facility on Kresge Road. They may instead scrap the phase to reconfigure the project into a multi-department campus housing public works, parks and recreation, and utilities for efficiency.
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Lawmakers push raises for most State workers
TOPERA AP Kansas legislators advance a plan to give most state employees a 2 percent raise, costing about $20 million yearly. The proposal, supported across parties, appears in the Senate Ways and Means Committee budget, amid budget woes and past tax cuts. Senator John Skubal notes the need to do better for employees.
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KU grad Uberexec to move back to Lawrence explore politics
KU alumnus and Uber Maps vice president Brian McClendon plans to return to Lawrence from Silicon Valley to pursue politics. His last day at Uber is March 28, and The New York Times noted he may be eyeing a run in the 2nd Congressional District as Rep. Lynn Jenkins departs in 2018.
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McCarthy rape investigation remains open three months later
Three months after a 16 year old girl was reportedly raped at McCarthy Hall on the KU campus, police say the investigation remains open with no new details. Deputy chief James Anguiano declined to answer questions about suspects and said no updates have been released. McCarthy Hall at 1741 Naismith Drive houses about 400 students, including KU men's basketball players.
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