Lawmakers weigh school funding as courts loom
Lawmakers discussed the 1992 school finance formula and proposed increases to the local option budget raising district property tax authority from 25 to 30 percent. Loyd criticized the small state aid increase, estimating Garden City USD 457 would gain about 2.66 million, largely locked into targeted programs, leaving little for general education.
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Morris
Loyd
Garden City
High Court
State Supreme Court
Verge youth leader Rubbo praised for guiding kids in faith
Megg Rubbo leads Verge, a fifth and sixth grade group at Cornerstone, helping youths grow in Christ. Nominated by Hannah Richmeier, Rubbo earned KJIL Youth Leader of the Week and may win Youth Leader of the Year, with a trip to Horn Creek for the winner’s family.
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Rubbo
KJIL
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Colo
Hannah Richmeier
Garden City
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Christ
Megg
Lord
God Loud
Cornerstone
Courtroom security questioned after high risk prisoner escape attempt
Finney County officials cite staff shortages and new handcuff policies as factors in a prisoner escape attempt. Rodriguez, deemed high risk, was escorted by two deputies but shortages hampered security in court, prompting calls for metal detectors and van transport. Judges stress need to assess crowd behavior alongside transport safeguards.
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Tody
Martinez
Rodriguez
Sheriff's Office
Bascue
Tinez
Finney County District Court
Finney County Commission
Vieux
Mike Utz
Kansas School Fight Looms as Court Weighs Funding Plan
Kansas legislators wait for a court ruling on the 2.7 billion annual school funding plan amid a long running suit led by Dodge City and Salina districts. Plaintiffs say current dollars and distribution fail poor and minority students while the court may seek interbranch balance.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Montana
Arkansas
Kansas
Dodge City
Salina
Ohio
Senate
Derek Schmidt
R-Independence
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