Wichita approves Bombardier incentives
The Wichita City Council approved a $1 million grant as part of a $2 million federal economic development package to support Bombardier Learjet’s $52.7 million expansion. The plan aims to add about 400 new jobs initially, with more than 1,000 total jobs tied to Learjet 85 work, three new buildings, expanded flight testing, and a shift of engineering and IT work to Wichita. The Sedgwick County Commission will consider a similar grant later, and state incentives are being negotiated.
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River dredging spurs debate over tonnage limits on Kaw
Laura Calwell of Friends of the Kaw warns dredging stirs sediments and pollutants threatening drinking water. Kate Horton of the US Army Corps of Engineers says permit decisions will unfold over the next year and may adjust tonnage limits. Residents are urged to comment by contacting Horton's office. Reporter Shaun Hittle can be reached for follow up.
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Dredging plan seeks expanded Kansas River rights
Five firms Kaw Valley Companies Holliday Sand Gravel Penny's Aggregates Master's Dredging and Meier's Ready Mix seek five year permits to dredge 13 sites along an 80 mile Kansas River stretch from Shawnee to Wyandotte including Douglas County for 3.2 million tons annually, up from 2.2 million tons.
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KU Bioscience Center Lands Seventh Tenant Interns
Assurant Employee Benefits, a Kansas City division of Assurant, will lease space at KU’s Bioscience and Technology Business Center as its seventh tenant. The Main Facility at 2029 Becker Drive will host an internship program for 6 to 8 KU computer science and computer engineering students, with interns working on programming and testing projects and potential full-time opportunities as openings arise.
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Kansas drought losses rise to 1.8 billion says ag official
Kansas agriculture officials report crop losses from the drought reaching 1.8 billion, up from 1.7 billion previously. The Hutchinson News notes corn losses total about 1 billion and wheat losses about 269 million, with 85 percent of the state affected. The Risk Management Agency has paid 515 million in indemnities, up from 375 million three weeks earlier.
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Kaplan warns Wall Street must refocus on clients
In a public talk Kaplan calls trading a zero sum casino and urges Wall Street to prove it can make a positive difference. He backs infrastructure investment, payroll tax holiday extension, and clearer small business regulation while criticising pledges and partisanship. He cites Europe’s debt crisis as a cautionary tale and supports leadership accountability. He signs copies of What to Ask the Person in the Mirror after the event.
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