Officials break ground on NBAF at Kansas State
A $1.25 billion National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility groundbreaking at Kansas State University marks a milestone to shield the US food supply and boost Kansas economy. Officials including Secretary Vilsack, Homeland Security’s Johnson, and Governor Brownback attended the ceremony in the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor.
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Kansas
Tom Vilsack
Homeland Security
Jeh Johnson
Sam Brownback
NBAF
Kansas State University
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Kansas City
KU Defends Open Records Claim in Art Hall Emails Case
Kansas University argues that emails of Art Hall, KU Center for Applied Economics, are public records under the Kansas Open Records Act despite private funding. Judge McCabrin scheduled oral arguments and potential November trial, as both sides press for or against release of correspondence tied to Koch Industries links and student records requests.
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Tainable Future
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Students For A Sustainable Future
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David Koch
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David Brown
Brown
Curt Tideman
Senate rejects 496 million tax bill in Kansas
Kansas Senate defeated a 496 million tax package after a 30 to 1 vote. The bill would have raised cigarette taxes by 50 cents per pack and changed vehicle tax assessments and the sales tax, while lowering the food tax. lawmakers indicated opposition to business income taxes and tobacco tax, and pledged to revisit the budget gap with amendments.
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Kansas
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City considers tax breaks for homeowners under act
Lawrence city and Douglas County officials discussed using the Neighborhood Revitalization Act to extend tax rebates beyond big projects to more ordinary homeowner improvements. County Commissioner Nancy Thellman urged creative use of the law to aid regular residents, noting state provisions permit broader application.
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