City Hall weighs future of $75 million KU area apartments
The proposed 237 unit, multi story project by HERE LLC at 1101 and 1115 Indiana St across from Memorial Stadium faces a stalled plan after a October vote denied a parking exemption. Officials have given no clear update on whether construction will proceed. Signaling possibilities, recent developments hint the project isn’t dead yet.
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City approves IRB ordinance amid project uncertainty
Town Talk notes city commissioners passed an ordinance authorizing industrial revenue bonds for the project mainly as a technical step to secure a sales tax exemption on construction materials. The company recently asked the city to process the paperwork, and demolition and building permits have been pursued, suggesting the project isn’t dead yet despite the city’s incentive denial. Local resident Georgia Bell awaits full payment as her home is slated for demolition, while the development group negotiates purchase terms.
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States promise better exchanges as health care enrollment starts
Massachusetts confronted major problems with the original ACA marketplace site prompting a public apology and paper backlogs. Other states like California Maryland and Vermont faced their own launch glitches. Officials insist the new system will be faster and better but acknowledge ongoing risks and the need for tight oversight of contractors.
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Nebraska panel may decide pipeline fate
Nebraska lawmakers clash over Keystone XL. The Nebraska Public Service Commission could gain oversight if the Supreme Court mandates review before the pipeline crosses the state. Gov. Heineman authorized construction earlier, amid legal wrangling over executive versus regulatory power. The five-member commission, evenly split party wise, regulates common carriers including energy transport.
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KU Business School hosts 2014 Global Entrepreneurship Week
Kansas University's School of Business presents the 2014 Global Entrepreneurship Week at 9 a.m. November 21 at the Lied Center. Cindy Maude, CEO of Callahan Creek, delivers the keynote. a creativity fair follows at 11:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. Registration available online.
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