Jenkins tours plastics plant and speaks on tax plan
U S Representative Lynn Jenkins toured Berry Plastics in Lawrence and discussed tax code changes including carried interest. She criticized Obamacare rollout and linked government shutdown politics to her constituents. Jenkins supports work requirements for food stamps and cited the Water Resources Development Act benefiting Lawrence and Topeka.
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Tardy senator denied pay in late meeting ruling
Kansas lawmakers debated pay for State Sen. David Haley after a Dec. 19 2012 health policy meeting. Chair Vicki Schmidt refused salary and expenses citing missing half the meeting while Haley argues the schedule was shortened and he attended about 20 minutes. The House Senate Committee on Special Claims Against the State recommended paying mileage but denied salary and expenses, a decision subject to full Legislature approval.
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Columbus
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Hutchinson
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R-Garden Plain
City to discuss rental licensing
Lawrence city commissioners meet at a study session to review a proposed citywide rental licensing program. They will provide feedback to staff on the plan and its potential rollout.
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City considers new rental licensing rules for all units
City Commissioners and staff plan 4 p.m. meeting at City Hall to discuss expanding license requirements beyond single-family zones. They may adjust inspection frequency and types of violations cited by inspectors under potential regulatory changes.
Kansan prosecutor to tour state before Senate bid
Northeast Kansas prosecutor Chad Taylor plans a listening tour across Kansas before deciding on a Democratic U.S. Senate challenge. He announced an exploratory committee on his 40th birthday, aiming to challenge Republican Sen. Pat Roberts as the 2014 race looms. Roberts faces a GOP primary from Milton Wolf while Taylor gauges support and raises funds.
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Leawood
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City eyes 500000 for Wicked internet project
Wicked plans to abandon its pilot fiber venture in the city and may sell the network without city funding. Co owner Kris Adair says the company could raise 500000 in private capital but lenders require full city support. City commissioners have shown interest in improving quality over the past year.
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Wicked Broadband to hold pilot meetings in East Lawrence area
Wicked Broadband will host public meetings this month to answer resident and business questions about a pilot project. Events include 10 30 a m Wednesday at The Cider Gallery 810 Pennsylvania St 2 30 p m Nov 10 at Hy Vee 3504 Clinton Parkway and 10 30 a m Nov 14 again at The Cider Gallery The plan targets downtown East Lawrence and near Stratford Road by KU with limited service nearby and a potential 500000 city grant under review by the City Commission Adair says about 1100 homes and businesses could gain 11 gigabit speeds at under 100 per month for residences and higher business rates while some large institutions could get free access to the service including City Hall Courthouse Chamber of Commerce Library and New York School The city weighs funding plus possible proposals from other tech firms as staff prepare a year end report and cost estimates for a citywide fiber project exceeding 35 million.
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