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KU uses stimulus funds to put ‘dent’ in deferred maintenance backlog
February 9, 2010
Armed with an extra $7 million in federal stimulus dollars over the last two years, Kansas University has been able to address more of its ongoing deferred maintenance backlog than usual.
Historic KU building to get $1.1 million exterior renovation
One of KU’s oldest buildings showing age but will be restored
February 9, 2010
Beginning in March, Spooner Hall, dedicated in 1894, will undergo an exterior renovation expected to be completed by the fall.
Kansas Legislature considers poverty waivers for those looking to get married, but unable to pay fees
February 9, 2010
Saying “I do” could be a cheap date under a bill before the Legislature.
House gives preliminary OK for Kansas universities to bypass purchasing requirements
February 9, 2010
The Kansas House gave preliminary approval to a bill that would free regents universities from state government purchasing requirements.
Proposed constitutional amendment to block federal health care reform considered
03:09 p.m., February 9, 2010 Updated 04:59 p.m.
About 10 people testified in support of Senate Concurrent Resolution 1626, saying it was needed to protect Kansans from federal government intrusion.
Groups urge Kansas Senate to consider primary seat belt law
09:46 a.m., February 9, 2010 Updated 09:46 a.m.
Car makers, insurance companies and law enforcement testified in support of Senate Bill 483.
Senate to take up resolution against schools using tax dollars to sue state
February 9, 2010
A resolution aimed at discouraging a lawsuit by school districts against the state of Kansas is heading for a Senate debate.
Lawmakers consider school-district mergers
February 9, 2010
State legislators who are hungry for ways to stretch tax dollars in the current budget crisis received a report Monday that said merging school districts could produce savings.
Bill would allow big-cat hunting
February 9, 2010
A Kansas legislator Monday urged passage of a bill to allow hunting of mountain lions.
In olive branch from Obama, GOP sees potential weapon
February 9, 2010
President Barack Obama’s call for a televised meeting with Republicans to discuss his stalled health care legislation comes as his party unfolds a strategy aimed at forcing the GOP to put policy ideas on the table that Democrats believe they can exploit in the fall elections.
Douglas County clerk ‘on the radar’ for secretary of state job
February 8, 2010
Douglas County Clerk Jaime Shew understands how some might see him as a potential replacement for Ron Thornburgh, who announced Monday he would be resigning as Kansas secretary of state.
Republicans report fundraising totals in bid to succeed Dennis Moore
February 8, 2010
Two Republicans lead in fundraising in a crowded field in Kansas’ 3rd Congressional District race.
Audit looks at school district consolidation
01:04 p.m., February 8, 2010 Updated 01:05 p.m.
The state could save money by merging school districts, but those consolidations could also produce problems, the study said.
Kansas Secretary of State resigns to take private sector job
09:45 a.m., February 8, 2010 Updated 04:40 p.m.
Kansas’ top elections official announced Monday that he’s resigning to take a top job at a Kansas City-area company that builds and manages government Web sites.
Statehouse Live: House committee considers moratorium on handing out tax breaks
09:39 a.m., February 8, 2010 Updated 11:24 a.m.
The panel was considering a resolution to establish a three-year moratorium in granting new tax exemptions, tax credits or economic development incentives that involve the use of employer withholding taxes.

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