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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 2013
Page
1
Lawrence is listed as the second worst performing small metro in the Milken Institute Best Performing Cities index, ranking 178 of 179. Leaders say the bleak result underscores ongoing efforts to boost economic development and keep KU’s impact from masking broader weaknesses.
Lawrence on Tuesday welcomed a fully automated trash truck with a robotic arm to lift new mandated carts. Driver Charles Barnes praised its early performance. supervisor Craig Pruett said the vehicle can service 850 households, more than the 400 of traditional crews, with about 90 percent of city homes expected to be served as more units arrive.
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback proposes diverting 9.5 million from the Kansas Endowment for Youth to the general fund to help balance the state budget. Advocates for children oppose the move, arguing it reduces dedicated tobacco settlement money for early childhood programs.
Raindance High offers a brief weather note with a 70 degree forecast for today. Local readers are urged to follow LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for updates.
The head of the Kansas Bioscience Authority advocates a refreshed mission and new methods for the agency, outlining aims to boost innovation and streamline operations. Page 3A.
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