NBAF moves forward in Manhattan Kansas amid delays
The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility spans Manhattan Kansas to Columbia Missouri, housing a world leading concentration of animal health companies per DHS. Delays due to economic crisis safety concerns and political opposition push the project from 2015 toward 2022 with 400 staff once operational and about 1,000 jobs at peak construction.
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Center for Applied Economics funding details revealed
The Center for Applied Economics at KU is funded by the Koch Foundation and other private donors. It began in 2003 with Koch Professorship support. EU Endowment did not provide more details to the Journal-World, while a Charles Koch Institute representative said grants align with university policy.
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Mary R. Koch Foundation
Journal-World
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Kansas Senate expands food tax amid tax overhaul clash
The Kansas Senate advanced a 5.7 percent sales tax increase amid broad opposition. Lawmakers debated restoring or taxing nonwage business income, with amendments tying credits to Kansas payroll. Critics argued the measure preserves Brownback tax policies, while supporters warned of revenue shortfalls and stalled jobs. Authorities count extended session work toward a budget tied to a new fiscal year.
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Sam Brownback
Marci Francisco
D-Lawrence
Brownback
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City weighs NRA tax rebates for neighborhood relief
City commissioners explored using the NRA program to designate neighborhoods eligible for property tax rebates on new home improvements. Rebate levels could be 30 to 50 percent, targeting single family owner occupied homes, with concerns raised about potential gentrification and rising property values. Officials sought input from communities with NRA experience while planning school zone coordination.
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Leslie Soden
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Open records split over private emails in Kansas politics
Kansas officials and archivists debate whether private emails may be used for government business. Attorney General Schmidt says private emails are not public records, sparking calls for legislative change. Several lawmakers advocate extending open records to cover private accounts.
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Veatch
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Lawrence
Sloan
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Highberger
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Cisco
Wilson
Barbara Ballard
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Mike Gaughan
Nancy Thellman
Thellman
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Mike Amyx
Leslie Soden
Stuart Boley
Lawrences.org
Soden
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Herbert
Toni Wheeler
Wheeler
Brandt
U.S
Pat Roberts
Sarah Little
Jerry Moran
Investigative reporter Karen Dillon contact details
Investigative reporter Karen Dillon can be reached at edition ljworld.com or at 382 7162 for further information or tips.
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Ljworld
Karen Dillon
Ljworld.com
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