Lawmakers push bill to undo Lawrence plastic ban
Kansas lawmakers advance House Bill 2446 to bar cities from regulating single use containers including bags straws and cups. The measure passed the House 72 51 last year and a 24 16 Senate vote sent it to the governor for potential approval despite expected veto.
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Bills would curb economic ties with China and other foes
Kansas lawmakers advanced bills to bar individuals and companies tied to adversaries from owning farmland or business property, cap state investments in foreign firms, and restrict foreign-made drones. Some conservatives push for tougher limits, while Democrats warn of xenophobic motives.
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Douglas County Seeks Details On Large Scale Solar Plan
County leaders questioned a 1105 acre solar project near Lawrence during a work session with planning staff and Savion. The Kansas Sky Energy Center seeks a conditional use permit ahead of a special meeting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 13.
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Plans filed for indoor sports venue in former Hy-Vee
Lawrence plans to convert a 15 000 square foot corner of the Hy Vee at Sixth Street and Monterey Way into A Team Sports. The facility will combine batting cages golf simulators a turf field for soccer and other sports plus indoor and outdoor pickleball courts a restaurant and a patio. Alan Rector owner of A Team Custom Construction will run the venue opening this summer.
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