UMMAM Opens Kids' Closet To Help Families In Need
United Methodist Mexican American Ministries launched its Kids' Closet at 712 St. John St to provide free clothing and school supplies for economically challenged families. Grand opening Aug. 11 drew over 200 families, with ongoing donations to meet a continuing demand. Mel Galvez, the community coordinator, notes past shortages of kids' clothing and ongoing fundraising efforts.
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United Methodist Mexican American Ministries
Mel Galvez
UMMAM
St. John St
United Methodist
Brownback and Davis clash over Kansas school funding plan
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback criticized Democratic rival Paul Davis for opposing a law that added 129 million dollars to education and allowed Johnson County schools to raise local taxes. Davis countered that he backed a version boosting funding and local taxation but could not support the final bill due to linked changes to teacher job protections.
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Kansas
Sam Brownback
Paul Davis
Brownback
Johnson County
Davis
Antioch Park
Merriam
Kansas education spending debate heats up in Topeka and Merriam
Governor Brownback and challenger Paul Davis defend funding figures as they tour Topeka Merriam Wichita. Brownback cites total education spending surpassing six billion with pension and federal aid included while Davis points to base per pupil funding at 3852 this school year. Analysts say total spend has risen, but classroom dollars lag. The Kansas National Education Association contends classroom funding has not increased.
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Topeka
Merriam
Brownback
Paul Davis
Wichita
Davis
John Milburn
Mark Tallman
Kansas Association of School Boards
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Tallman
Mark Desetti
Kansas National Education Association
Desetti
KNEA
Weather: storms with highs in 80s this week
Daily details show today and Thursday with thunderstorms and highs in the mid to upper 80s, lows in 60s. Readers are directed to page A8 for full forecast and regional timings.
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