Legislators wary as prison plan advances in closed talks
Kansas Department of Corrections officials told lawmakers they aim to pick a contractor by late November to build a new 2,000 bed prison. Senator Marci Francisco and other critics pressed concerns over secrecy and the negotiated procurement process as bids were opened last week and negotiations begin, with a six to eight week timetable to return to the Joint Committee on State Building Construction.
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KU Chancellor pitches symbiotic campus business link
University of Kansas leader Douglas A. Girod urged Lawrence business leaders to engage with KU, stressing a statewide, mutually beneficial partnership. He highlighted priorities including student experience, outreach, and expanded research to benefit Kansas, noting the need for broader understanding of KU’s economic impact.
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Brownback confirmation hearing scheduled
Senator Sam Brownback will appear before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday October 4 for a confirmation hearing on his nomination as Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom. He cautioned that the process may be challenging and noted his prior work on minority faiths and the 1998 bill establishing the ambassadorship.
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Mystery revolver left in KU bathroom finally recovered
A .38-caliber Taurus Ultra-Lite revolver stolen on June 6, 2016 from the University of Kansas was found in a men's bathroom. Police from KU and Olathe defend ongoing inquiries, seeking who carried it and who left it behind while the weapon remained unaccounted for over a year.
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