KU plans two new residence halls to replace McCollum Hall
Kansas University proposes razing the 10 story McCollum Hall on Daisy Hill and replacing it with two five story residence halls housing 350 students each. The $48.7 million project would be funded by bonds repaid from housing and parking revenues, with a regents meeting next Wednesday to consider an amendment of fiscal year 2014 capital improvements.
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Medicare drug plan shopping starts Monday in Kansas
Bargain hunting begins as eligible Kansas residents, over 400000, must enroll or re enroll in one of 31 plans by December 7. Senior Health Insurance Counselor Criss Tomlin warns plans change yearly, premiums and covered drugs vary. 2013 monthly premiums cited range 15 to 116.40 dollars with Humana Walmart plan rising from 15.10 to 18.50 and AARP offering about 15 dollars, though lowest price may not fit every case.
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Governor open to extending Kansas sales tax rate
Governor Sam Brownback says he is not opposed to extending the current sales tax rate of 6.3 percent beyond its scheduled July 5.7 percent cut as he anticipates temporary revenue dips from the year's income tax cuts and weighs budget needs. He says a sales tax proposal remains possible but no decision until budget picture clearer.
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Kansas school boards form efficiency panel of staff and board
The Kansas Association of School Boards announced a new efficiency committee composed entirely of school employees and board members in response to Gov. Brownback’s efficiency task force. The move aims to showcase in-district efficiency and parallels the state initiative.
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Four KU professors win state research prize honors
Four Kansas University faculty members have won the state's top research prize and will receive $10,000 each to fund their research. The recognition highlights faculty achievement across disciplines and supports ongoing scholarly work.
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