American Royal moves to Kansas City from Missouri
Kansas officials announce the 117 year old American Royal horse and livestock exhibition will relocate from Missouri to Kansas City. Governor Brownback and the Kansas Department of Commerce plan a $160 million development near the Kansas Speedway with an exposition center and two arenas. The project includes $80 million in bonds supported by local sales tax revenues and aims to attract a new hotel and regional growth.
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Peaslee Center Receives $475K Donation for Center Repairs
The Economic Development Corp of Lawrence and Douglas County donated $475,000 to the Dwayne Peaslee Technical Center. Funds will cover air conditioning repairs and mortgage reduction while the Chamber expands support with a $5,000 grant writer. Secretary Antonio J. Soave toured the center and outlined potential grants.
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KU Grad Students Keep Subsidized Health Insurance
KU graduate students will retain their subsidized health coverage next summer, reversing an earlier plan to end subsidies in 2017. The change follows federal guidance under the Affordable Care Act that narrowed subsidies for graduate student plans.
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Tofu facility wins preliminary approval for eastern Lawrence site
Central Soy foods seeks a special use permit to relocate its tofu and temper production plant to 1501 Learnard Ave in the Barker Neighborhood. The planning commission noted the 3 acre former Sun Rise Garden Center site is suitable due to its small scale and low intensity, despite neighborhood concerns about industrial impact.
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