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Great that Cargill is staying in Wichita
Wichita could exhale upon learning Tuesday that Cargill's protein business headquarters would relocate locally, in a decision that boosts the city's economic fortunes while strengthening the bond between the global company and Kansas. Wichita could exhale upon learning Tuesday that Cargill's protein business headquarters would relocate locally, in a decision that boosts the city's economic fortunes while strengthening the bond between the global company and Kansas.
Governor Sam Brownback takes action to balance Kansas budget Vetoes two provisions; signs SB 249
Governor Sam Brownback today took action to balance the budget for Fiscal Years 2017 and 2018, subsequently signing Senate Bill 249 - the budget bill. The Governor announced allotments of $97 million creating a projected ending balance in FY 2017 of $87.5 million.
Tim Carpenter: KDOT bypass survives environmental, political odyssey
The bridge to nowhere on the city's south side is about to find purpose after a 20-year wait through a traffic jam of protestation, litigation and construction. It may appear a distant concern for Shawnee County motorists, but completing the South Lawrence Trafficway offers a much easier transition from Interstate 70 to Kansas 10. It's a no-brainer for anyone familiar with stop-and-go headaches of snaking through Lawrence to or from those major four-lane highways.
Why should teachers stay in Kansas?
Jessica Larson KU Statehouse Wire Service Kansas teachers aren't in it for the money. "I went to the School of Ed and I chose to be a teacher - not for the money.
Brownback signs judicial transparency bill
Gov. Sam Brownback has signed a bill that will make the special commission that nominates Kansas Supreme Court justices subject to the state's open records and meetings laws, his office said Wednesday. SB 128 will also require Brownback to disclose the names of applicants for the Kansas Court of Appeals, something he repeatedly refused to do when making appointments to the court.
Hurdles in Trump’s Midwest Strategy
I doubt it matters very much that Michigan's embattled Republican governor, Rick Snyder, won't be endorsing Donald Trump for president. Given Snyder's performance on the Flint water issue , who would want his endorsement? Gov. Snyder says he's going to stay focused on retaining a Republican majority in the state's House of Representatives.