Praeger Breaks With GOP In Big Kansas Races
Retiring Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger, a longtime Republican, endorses Democratic challenger Paul Davis for governor and independent Senate candidate Greg Orman. She says she seeks to move the party back to center and cross the aisle while remaining a moderate Republican on issues like health care and taxes.
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Orman outlines plan for affordable higher education
Independent US Senate candidate Greg Orman spoke to about 50 Kansas University students at Ecumenical Campus Ministries detailing steps to cut college costs. He urged tuition increases be limited to inflation and endorsed tying aid programs to public policy for affordability.
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Venture Park at 23rd and OConnell Drive Aims for Jobs
Amyx predicted the park will become the region’s top job creation center as city officials celebrate completing roads utilities and infrastructure. About 85 million dollars in debt funded the build with future land sale assessments expected to repay part of the costs. The park attracts manufacturers and distribution centers with access via the South Lawrence Trafficway and I-70, complementing Lawrence’s strong 2014 job growth.
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VenturePark opens new access linking East Hills and VenturePark
City officials unveiled a new left turn lane at 23rd and O’Connell to connect VenturePark with East Hills Business Park. The road aims to optimize access, reduce reliance on East Hills main entrance on a hill with past accidents, and support area business optimism. The project, years in the making, involved groundwater remediation funding and a multiagency partnership including Douglas County and Westar Energy, with remaining trust funds for ongoing monitoring.
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