Evaluating Kansas Bioscience Authority’s Economic Impact
The Kansas Bioscience Authority created in 2004 aimed to draw bioscience firms and jobs to Kansas, with early successes like the KSU Kilpatrick Park and firms moving in. Critics question long term returns, governance, and cooperation among KU, K-State, and other state institutions while urging clearer impact reporting and sustained momentum.
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Identigen
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Cristo Rey model schools shape inner city paths
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Pilsen uses a no excuses approach with 14 year old ninth graders working at more than 100 firms weekly to fund 70 percent of costs. The school emphasizes manners and cultural adaptation, requires heavy homework, and reports a 99 percent college admission rate over seven years. The Cristo Rey Network now has 22 schools nationwide with expansion planned by 2010.
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Sears
CRJHS
David Whitman
Cristo Rey
Whitman
James Gartland
America
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Mexico
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Brown
Georgetown
George Will
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Old Home Town Bridge Study and KU-Missouri Game Move
The county commission calls for further study of the proposed Lawrence Kaw River bridge at Sixth and Tennessee while the Kansas Highway Commission also seeks deeper review. Supt H B Peakrs requests a regular Army officer at Haskell Institute to teach drills and discipline. Missouri University signs a five year contract to play Kansas in Kansas City. KU is expected to agree to return to Kansas City after last fall's game in St Joseph.
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St. Joseph
Public Forum: Letter Writers Clash Over 2008 Politics
The Journal World prints letters criticizing Republicans and praising Obama, arguing GOP fear tactics and long term costs. It cites the Supreme Court, Drilling policy, torture, and domestic issues, and profiles contributors George Sundstrom and others in a polarized exchange.
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Alito
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Iraq
Bush
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Lawrence
Ljworld.com
Right to life and the call to exterminate seniors
A letter cites the Declaration of Independence and rights to public health care education and living wages, then proposes exterminating citizens over 75 to save costs. It argues life is the fundamental right and questions whether other rights exist without life, referencing ACLU and Planned Parenthood.
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ACLU
AARP
Planned Parenthood
Scott Burkhart
Lawrence
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Ace” Hickey
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