Ice melt study links West Antarctica to rising seas
KU based Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets contributes major radar data for studies showing rapid West Antarctic ice melt. Researchers led by Ian Joughin link Thwaites Glacier retreat to potential centuries‑scale sea level rise. IceBridge data with NASA satellite measurements underpin findings. officials warn oceans could rise if glaciers release their ice.
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Antarctica
Kansas University-based
Center For
Cresis
Antarctic
Greenland
National Science Foundation
Prasad Gogineni
Center For Remote Sensing
NASA
Richard D. Hale
Kansas University
Ian Joughin
University of Washington
Thwaites
Gogineni
West Antarctic
Joughin
Chile
West Antarctica
Bruno Camps-Raga
Tax draw misses by millions again in Kansas May
Kansas state tax collections fell sharply in May, totaling $217 million below estimates after April’s $92 million shortfall. Moody's downgraded the state's credit rating amid worries about long term finances. Governor Brownback defended the drops as temporary linked to federal policy while citing job growth and a healthy ending balance. House Minority Leader Paul Davis criticized the revenue figures as the campaign heats up.
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Topeka
Kansas
Sam Brownback
Moody’s Investor Services
Brownback
House
Paul Davis
Lawrence
Economic growth praised as Kansans hit new employment high
The article highlights positive indicators that the economy is expanding with more Kansans employed than ever before, signaling sustained growth. It emphasizes labor market strength and optimistic outlook for the state’s economic trajectory.
Brownback Tax Experiment Questioned by House Leader
Paul Davis, House Minority Leader, challenges Gov. Sam Brownback on the effectiveness of the tax experiment, stating there is no way it can be claimed as successful. The remark frames a political dispute over fiscal policy and governance.
Lawrence debating police HQ size and city growth
Lawrence city commissioners weigh a $30 million police headquarters and its required size amid debate on future growth projections. Mayor Amyx notes differing opinions on the building footprint as planners use aggressive growth forecasts. The department currently occupies about 39,000 square feet of space.
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Lawrence
Mike Amyx
Lawrence Police Department
Town Talk on East Hills site prompts police HQ plan
In Town Talk we note that the East Hills Business Park could host a new police headquarters. The proposal aims to relocate to industrial land, with signs pointing to a municipal decision. The local police force may be involved as a key stakeholder in locating the facility.
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East Hills
Lawrence
P M Showers Business Car Classified Comics
A brief classified page snippet invites readers to join LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for updates as part of the business car and comics sections. The notice emphasizes social media engagement as part of the newspaper's community outreach.
Press pass Kansas City native Josh Earnest named White House speaker
Kansas City Missouri native Josh Earnest becomes White House press secretary. The announcement positions Earnest as the administration's chief spokesperson, replacing the former press secretary.
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Kansas City
Josh Earnest
White House
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