Lawrence real estate market among Kansas hottest, says economist
Lawrence rebounding from a double dip hangover as 2011 weakness fades. Wichita State economist Stanley Longhofer says the city now shows strong growth and projects 2013 sales up 15.8 percent, with nine month 2012 sales at 723, up from 577 a year earlier. Local Realtors report clearer improvement and optimism amid Kansas City recovery signs. Downward pressure possible from Topeka depending on western market.
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SLT timeline and access points outlined at city meeting
About 35 residents attended a Lawrence City Hall briefing on the South Lawrence Trafficway project detailing timelines phasing and access control. Kansas DOT official Jonathan Marburger said a contractor may be chosen by September 2013 with construction possibly starting within weeks and finished by fall 2016.
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Republicans rebuke GOP lawmakers endorsing Democrats in race
Six Republican state senators have endorsed Senate Democratic Leader Anthony Hensley as He n s ley faces Casey Moore in the 19th Senate District race. A Republican group of former legislators backs a bipartisan slate, highlighting a rift with Gov. Sam Brownback aligned conservatives. Clay Barker criticizes the Democrats' endorsing senators for being out of touch with their district and notes their fiduciary duty to GOP candidates.
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New Kansas site invites tips on waste in state government
Kansas to report waste, fraud and abuse across state government via a new anonymous form launched by the Officer of the Repealer. Gov. Brownback had urged anonymous tips on school spending. opponents say it risks demonizing schools amid funding cuts. The site, at repealer.ks.gov/ReportForm.aspx, invites Kansans to share experiences and contact information if desired.
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KU to Celebrate 100th Homecoming Next Week
Kansas University marks its 100th homecoming with new twists on traditions as the campus gears up for the milestone event next week.
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