KU Master Plan Omits Humanities Space in 10 Year Vision
Kansas University unveils a 10 year master plan centered on an $800 million science and technology corridor dubbed Innovation Way. Humanities and liberal arts spaces receive no new or modernized facilities in initial release, prompting faculty concerns about campuswide modernization and collaboration.
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Kansas House advances health care pact bill
State Rep. Brett Hildabrand's measure to join a multi state compact gaining House approval would shift all federal health care funding in Kansas to state control under the governor and legislature Critics warn the move could jeopardize care for about 500000 residents enrolled in Medicare The bill Hildabrand 2553 passed on a voice vote and heads to a final floor vote next week The proposal is backed by the Kansas group pushing the pact
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Prescription aid boosts life for city’s homeless in shelter
Lawrence Community Shelter expands a prescription assistance program aiding guests with medications. In 2013 the program filled 847 prescriptions, up from 543 in 2012, as the shelter operates on a $16,200 medication budget for 2014. Judy Laverda Allen, a new resident, notes the program helps sustain essential meds she otherwise would struggle to obtain. Jonathan Krasick uses the service with coordinator Traci Goldsby assisting.
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Cooler clouds roll in with brisk winds
Forecasters predict a cool, overcast day with a high near 48 and a low around 21. Light winds and scattered clouds may persist through the afternoon, reducing temperatures further after sunset. No precipitation is expected.
Senate panel backs bill limiting conservation easements
A Senate committee approved a bill to curb conservation easements used to protect lands in the Flint Hills and other areas. The measure seeks tighter restrictions on how easements are created and enforced, potentially affecting land preservation efforts nationwide.
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