KU to honor Civil War fighter with Jayhawker uniforms
Kansas will wear Adidas team uniforms inspired by Col. Charles Jennison and his Seventh Kansas Volunteer Cavalry during the Salute to Service weekend. Jennison, known for abolitionist actions and brutal tactics, was court-martialed for plundering in Missouri in 1864 but later forgiven in Kansas amid strong Union sentiment.
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State forecasts higher Kansas tax collections next year
Kansas revenue forecasters on Thursday raised their official estimate of state tax collections over the next year and a half by a combined 225 million dollars citing recent increases in sales and corporate income taxes. They cautioned the actual rise may exceed the forecast due to undetermined effects from changes in individual income taxes approved this year.
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City eyes roadway updates in Transportation 2040 plan
Lawrence-Douglas County MPO moves to update Transportation 2040 long-range plan detailing major street, highway and pedestrian projects for the next two decades. Senior Transportation Planner Jessica Mortinger leads the effort as several large roadway additions are considered.
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Eisenhower Memorial Groundbreaking After Long Debate
After years of controversy the Eisenhower memorial moves forward with groundbreaking. Speakers include Eisenhower family members architect Frank Gehry and Senator Pat Roberts. Gehry’s design faced opposition from three grandchildren and the commission suffered resignations during debates over style.
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