Education bill on suitable funding redefines legal standard
In Topeka the House revived and passed a contentious education bill that would require three judges and automatic Supreme Court review for suits alleging inadequate funding. The measure, pushed by Rep. Mike O Neal, shifts the burden to plaintiffs and tightens standards for what counts as a suitable education, drawing House arm twisting and opposition from Democrats.
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Topeka
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Mike O'Neal
R-Hutchinson
Kansas Supreme Court
O'Neal
Kansas
Kansas bill limits state duties in education funding
Legislative negotiators described a bill that would require the state to provide specified inputs while removing statutes for performance measurement. Education groups urge opposition, arguing the move shields the state from future lawsuits and hurts students. The measure advances to the Senate with potential gubernatorial veto by Kathleen Sebelius.
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Marti Crow
D-Leavenworth
Val DeFever
State Board of Education
Kansas
Senate
Kathleen Sebelius
Bruce Larkin
D-Baileyville
31 Show Opens at Finney County Fairgrounds
Crowds of farmers and exhibitors gathered at the Finney County Fairgrounds for the 31 Show opening day. Wes Allred noted strong attendance despite wintry weather as the indoor event runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday with about 600 exhibitors.
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Finney County Fairgrounds
Alfred
Fairgrounds
Garden City
Great Bend
Wired farming displays show remote irrigation control
At the 31 Show in Finney County Exhibition Building Lindsay Manufacturing FieldSENTRY pivots can be activated from far away via Internet or text message. Regional manager Farris Hightower notes cell updates from Austin and unique log in to track pivot activity, enabling midnight operations.
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Finney County Exhibition Building
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Farris Hightower
Lindsay
Lubbock
Texas
Austin
Kansas lawmakers clash over child care subsidies
State social service officials urge a $2 million expansion to broaden child care aid and keep low income Kansas families off welfare. House GOP leaders oppose due to tight finances while Senate budget leaders back the request, highlighting risks of parents quitting work or school without subsidies.
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Topeka
Hns
Social Service
Kansas
House Budget Committee
GOP
Senate
Holcomb weighs fire coverage with Garden City option
Holcomb considers Garden City Fire Department taking over coverage as city council reviews details with Fire Chief Allen Shelton. Former Holcomb Volunteer Fire Department was disbanded a year ago to meet a minimum of 10 volunteers, a goal the council has struggled to achieve. Council members note stability issues, with Garden City responders boasting faster rural fire times. If takeover occurs, questions remain on recruiting volunteers and minimum age, currently 21 under Garden City policy.
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Garden City
Allen Shelton
Dennis Lauer
Lauer
Jamie Jarnagin
Jarnagin
Jeff Sharp
GCFD
Sharp
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