Kansas Construction Climb Signals Recession Easing
McGraw-Hill data show Kansas total construction up 40 percent through Q1 with residential up 59 percent and non residential up 44 percent. Residential spending totals 279 million versus 175 million last year, while nonresidential reaches 290 million versus 202 million. March shows strong housing but a drop in nonresidential. Ottawa and Franklin County reflect gains. Nationally new home sales slump in March though overall consumer spending rises 2 percent for the quarter. Analysts see a firmer recovery yet note a long road ahead as the recession reaches two years in July. Guest Opinion.
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Regents praised for calm lobbying to aid state universities
Kansas Board of Regents earned praise for a measured lobbying approach that convinced legislators of needed university budget proposals without pressure. Regents traveled from across the state to Topeka meetings, providing an informed voice to support higher education funding while anticipating ongoing debates over faculty pay raises. Lawrence Journal-World.
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Perot and Politics Through PTA Eyes in Washington
A Washington observer reflects on springtime life, tax talk, and the Perot phenomenon. He contrasts party compromise with Perot’s single-minded push, citing a GM board stint as a cautionary tale, and ends noting a PTA meeting with his daughter-in-law.
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Ross
Germany
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Bill Clinton
Michael Kinsley
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General Motors
GM Board
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Wellsville Students Write Bush on L.A. Riots Letters
Readable letters from Wellsville Elementary fourth graders urge President Bush to address the Los Angeles riot violence. Writers express fear and concern about police beatings of Rodney King, call for firings, retrials, or action, and ask why juries and race affect outcomes.
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Sam
Kristen Nicole Samuel
James Schopp
Ottawa National Guard
Michael T. Rossi
George Bush
Janelle Malone
Mr. Bush
Jessica Mason
Adam Kichler
Heather
Heather Pelot
Erika
Erika Shields
P.S
U.S
Aaron Jamison
Kansas
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America
Patricia Keffer
Pennsylvania
Patricia Ketter
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