Kansas governor weighs budget amid higher education funding squeeze
Governor Brownback defends a four percent cut to Regents institutions after a decade of funding declines, noting low commodity prices and a $500 million shortfall. He cites pensions and Medicaid as competing demands while House leaders push for affordable education amid tuition shifts and calls for stable funding.
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Nearly 60 000 visas revoked since Trump order
A Virginia court hearing on the Trump immigration order revealed nearly 60 000 visas canceled since the order to suspend refugee resettlement and other admissions. The State Department later said the number is below 60 000, excluding expired or diplomatic visas. The figure dwarfs a 2015 baseline and underscores broad review while national security remains priority.
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Midyear school budget cuts loom in Kansas districts
Administrators warn a Legislature driven 8.56 percent midyear cut would devastate Hugoton USD 210 Lakin USD 215 and Holcomb USD 363 cutting funds for field trips professional development and operations. With $325 million shortfall an 8.56 percent cut could trim millions from district budgets and halt extraordinary needs funds for 31 Kansas schools.
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