Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
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💼 Business
Olathe City Council approved $257 million in bonds to support Walmart’s new beef processing plant near U.S. Highway 169 and 167th Street; the facility (320,000 square feet) opened in July and employs over 600 people.
The bonds include a 10-year, 50% property tax abatement that will help Walmart build a more resilient supply chain.
🏥 Health
AdventHealth Cancer Institute and UChicago Medicine have formed a new partnership to give cancer patients expanded access to treatments and clinical trials+ the alliance will boost local care by bringing top resources close to home.
📰 Real Estate
Local builders and officials say high costs — from rising material and infrastructure fees — and limited land availability are blocking new affordable housing in Johnson County.
They report that strict zoning rules and lengthy approval processes make it hard to build homes at lower prices.
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