The years-long attempt to figure out what to do with the neglected Docking State Office Building finally has some financial backing.
Kansas lawmakers last week put into the state budget up to $120 million in bonds to renovate the building. The language calls for preserving all 12 stories of the building and including only office space.
Legislators also set aside $55 million in bonds for a new, separate Kansas Department of Health and Environment lab to be placed within an eight-mile radius of the Kansas Statehouse. Gov. Laura Kelly s administration had preferred keeping the lab within the Docking building. It s a tragedy that Topeka, with all the effort that s been put in the downtown, has that sitting there right next to this this capitol that we ve invested so much in as taxpayers, said Sen. J.R. Claeys, R-Salina. We really do need to do something to address it.
Kansans 18 years old and older will have more opportunities to get a COVID-19 vaccine at the Kansas Museum of History.
There is already a vaccine clinic operating at the museum, but it will now start offering walk in opportunities every Thursday and Friday until the end of May. The clinic, 6425 S.W. 6th Ave., offers the Moderna vaccine.
“People are busy and they have a lot going on in their lives. Trying to schedule an appointment around school things or your jobs or whatever is sometimes difficult,” said Jane Welch, public affairs director of Kansas Division of Emergency Management.
Welch said people won’t need to bring anything with them but will have to fill out paperwork once they arrive.
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Free Things To Do in Topeka
When you begin planning a vacation or trip of any sort, it is a good idea to have an itinerary in mind. To save money, add some of these free things to do in Topeka to your plans.
Lake Shawnee
Lake Shawnee is often cited as one of the top tourist destinations in the state of Kansas. Each year, more than 1 million people visit the park for festivals, camping, and other activities. There are a number of trails to hike and gardens to visit as well. Admission to the park is free, however, campsites and other attractions will come at a cost.