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Educators urge lawmakers over school funding and taxes
Legislators face heated discussion on a school funding bill. Roni Knight, a Victor Ornelas Elementary teacher and KNEA board member, accuses Powell of harming communities by supporting the measure. Doll criticizes the process, warning of layoffs in small districts and higher local taxes, while Powell argues the bill would rebalance funding to meet court orders. The conversation also covers mortgage tax removal, county mill levies, and concerns about Medicare and Obamacare impacts. The session notes potential political fallout for Governor Brownback and cites a five state plan on Lesser Prairie Chicken protections awaiting a May 17 hearing.
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Roni Knight
Victor Ornelas
Southwest Univerv Kansas National Education Association
KNEA
Southwest Kansas
Powell
Knight
Doll
Holcomb
Lakin
Tribune
Sam Brownback
Senate
Production Credit
Johnson and
Sedgwick
Finney County
Roman Halbur
Halbur
US Fish and Wildlife Service