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Progress 2008 — Economic Review & Forecast
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Progress Edition 2008
Annual report of Lawrence & Douglas County's growth and development.
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- Lawrence landmarks undergoing renovations
- April 26, 2008
- After nearly 20 years on the job, Jackie Waggoner has unearthed a project that truly captures her devotion.
- Task force begins work on climate protection
- April 26, 2008
- How can Lawrence become greener?
- Building not expected to rebound in 2008
- April 26, 2008
- This year probably won’t be the year.
- Library looking for different options with expansion plans left on hold
- April 26, 2008
- Make do and move on.
- Final federal go-ahead on SLT expected this spring
- April 26, 2008
- It is an exercise in careful penmanship.
- Lawrence businesses boost global exports
- April 26, 2008
- Shipped from Lawrence, pure phosphoric acid is headed to Asian countries, high-end speakers have found their way into Russia and Hong Kong and little black boxes with high-tech communication powers have been sent to more than 120 countries.
- KU moving forward after hospital affiliation pact
- KUMC seeks funding for Wichita sites
- April 26, 2008
- It’s been nearly four months since Kansas University Hospital and KU Medical Center reached their long-sought master affiliation agreement for the next 10 years.
- Lawrence will be key election battleground
- GOP has targeted area among Congressional districts to regain
- April 26, 2008
- Expect millions of dollars in political ads and national party presence as Lawrence becomes one of the key election battlegrounds in the fight between Republicans and Democrats for control of the U.S. House.
- Churches adding space ahead of growth
- April 26, 2008
- Weeks after their 30,000-square-foot children’s and youth wing was completed, the youngsters at Lawrence Free Methodist Church are still having a ball.
- Lawrence incumbents mixed on re-election plans
- April 26, 2008
- The spring of 2009 could shape up to be an interesting period in Lawrence politics.
- Chamber to search for new president
- Lavern Squier’s departure rounds out year of changes for organization
- April 26, 2008
- Adding to a sometimes tumultuous year of changes for the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce will be the search for a new president.
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