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Economists say much uncertainty lies ahead (Lawrence Journal-World)Any improvement in the national economy in 2009 is likely to be uncertain and slow, some business and financial experts say. ?There?s a lot of uncertainty all over the board,? said Doug Houston, a Kansas University professor and area director in finance and economics in the School of Business.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:26:52 GMT.
Kansas Lawmaker Seeks Push on Financial Literacy (WIBW Topeka)
A Wichita legislator wants to make financial literacy a requirement for high school graduation in Kansas. Rep. Melody McCray-Miller, a Democrat, says she's working on a proposal to make sure schools teach children about personal finance from kindergarten through the 12th grade.
Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:41:10 GMT.
Kansas lawmaker to push new bill on financial literacy (Lawrence Journal-World)
A Wichita legislator wants to make financial literacy a requirement for high school graduation in Kansas. Rep. Melody McCray-Miller, a Democrat, says she?s working on a proposal to make sure schools teach children about personal finance from kindergarten through the 12th grade. She says she worries about Americans? increasing debt and their use of payday loans.
Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:09:35 GMT.
Give Funkhouser's New Tools a chance to work (The Kansas City Star)
Kansas City's urban core has been prayed on and preyed upon. It's no secret that the East Side grows more desolate and more isolated from the economic development taking off north of the river and downtown. Its dwindling numbers of residents continue to be victimized by crime and blight.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:42:02 GMT.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A majority of Kansas City-area nursing homes came in below average in a new federal database that rates facilities on health inspections, staffing levels and quality of care.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:34:28 GMT.
Kansas legislator says classes on money should be required (Miami Herald)
It's easier for many adults to talk to children about sex than about money. "The only greater taboo for conversation than sex is money," noted Philip Heckman, Youth Programs director for the Center for Personal Finance, which is affiliated with Credit Union National Association Inc.
Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:59:46 GMT.
Kauffman Foundation Announces 2009 Young Scholars Program Recipients (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
KANSAS CITY, Mo.----The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced today the 2009 recipients of the Kauffman Young Scholars Program. This program recognizes the achievements of three sets of young scholars who are making significant contributions to research in entrepreneurship.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:34:00 GMT.
Cordish, city close out a rocky 2008 (The Kansas City Star)
Ah, the Cordish Co. What can we say about our first full year in operation with the folks from Baltimore?
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:23:26 GMT.
Tribe to pursue wind energy project (St. Joseph News-Press)
The Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska will attempt to construct what may be the first wind energy project on American Indian soil in Kansas. The tribe will work with Enertech of Newton, Kan., on plans to install wind generators in the summer.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:06:50 GMT.
Local Briefs (The Joplin Globe)
WICHITA, Kan. ? Five senior football players from Southeast Kansas will represent the East in the 2009 Shrine Bowl scheduled for July 25 in Cessna Stadium at Wichita.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:21:42 GMT.