Justices face fundraising drive amid school finance tension
Kansas Supreme Court justices contend a politicized fundraising push seeks to oust them in the November retention elections. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports a Beier retention effort funded via a corporate entity formed Feb 26 with treasurer Mikel Stout. Justices deny bias, citing ethics constraints, while lawmakers and allies warn of appearance problems as they scrutinize court involvement in school funding and judicial selection.
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GCRC leader resignation sparks budget focused plan for arts program
The Garden City Cultural Resource Center faces a budget crisis after director Seagraves resigns. Interim Director Kathleen Whitley and Misty Baldwin prepare a temporary summer theater program for K-12 students while the board weighs future arts leadership and potential partnerships, with community support to keep arts offerings alive.
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K State names interim president to lead university
A part time Kansas State University Foundation professor of military history and leadership will become interim president later this month. He chairs the foundation board and serves ex officio on the foundation board of directors after President Kirk Schulz announced plans to leave for Washington State University.
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