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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 2001
Page
10
Weather history notes a Mount St. Helens eruption in Washington state spewing ash and smoke 63 000 feet high. Ash covered ground to the northwest while particles drifted toward the Atlantic Coast. The entry lists sun and moon times and planetary positions for the day.
The Kansas Board of Regents debated relaxing science course requirements for the Kansas Scholars program. Directors noted rural districts struggle to hire physics teachers, risking fewer students meeting biology physics and chemistry standards. Some support adding an advanced course option. others warn of diluting standards. The board will revisit at the June meeting amid expanding online and interactive options through KANED.
Western Resources executive testifies on a proposed 151 million rate increase to cover new power plant costs and inflation. Ratepayers’ lawyers accuse the firm of risky non regulated investments. questions focus on a 1 billion stake in Protection One and past non regulated performance while the Kansas Corporation Commission weighs a 12 day hearing and staff recommendations to cut KGE rates by 92 million and raise KPI by 262 thousand.
Nominations are open for the Kansas Prime Time Awards honoring older workers and their employers. Winners in Oldest Worker, Outstanding Older Worker, and Employer of the Older Worker will be announced September 18 in Topeka. Contact Green Thumb Inc at 877 255 4123 or tmwellsh hrstate ks us for forms. due June 1.
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