Measure expands capital outlay use for school costs
TOPEKA AP Senate approves a bill allowing districts to use capital outlay funds for property insurance utilities and computer equipment with levies set for fixed periods. Wealthier districts may benefit more, drawing fairness concerns from Sen Umbarger and Kansas Association of School Boards. If renewals fail districts could face cuts to general education funding.
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Senate
Senate Education Committee
Dwayne Umbarger
House
Umbarger
Rthayer
Mark Tallman
Kansas Association of School Boards
Tallman
Snowstorm Round 2 Hits Southwest Area
Crews work plows and salt and sand as a second round of snow falls in the southwest. Officials urge rest for workers while anticipating another 2 to 4 inches tonight and 2 to 3 more inches over the weekend. Temperatures stay in the 20s with slick roads and possible standing water as crews clear sewers and monitor conditions.
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Curran
Ruthi
In-State Tuition Bill Moves Through Kansas House
The Kansas House advanced a bill on in-state tuition for children of illegal immigrants despite Republican opposition. Debate highlighted military family status, discrimination claims, and workforce implications. A final vote was set to push the measure to the Senate with pro and anti positions from Democrats and Republicans.
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Rholton
House
Hutchins
Deena Horst
Salina
Horst
Barbara Ballard
Clawrence
Ethel Peterson
Dodge City
Kansas
Peterson
Topeka
Annie Koether
House Economic Development Committee
Koether
Carl Krehbiel
R-Moundridge
Tom Sawyer
Wichita
Mexico
Senate
California
New York
Utah
Texas
Sara Kincaid
Fred Rogers dies at 74 lifelong puppeteer and children's host
Television icon Fred Rogers died of cancer at 74. He built the Neighborhood of Make-Believe with puppet creations and his own voices, shaped by early childhood study at the University of Pittsburgh, and influenced generations with lessons on sharing and handling anger. His work earned four Emmys and a Peabody in 1993.
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Rogers
Television
Public Broadcasting Service
U.S
Beethoven
Pittsburgh
Smithsonian Institution
Latrobe
Children’s Corner
WQED
Snow and moisture lift spirits amid drought in Kansas fields
Lane County farmer Gene Shapland notes snow cover helps protect wheat, though 1 1/2 to 2 inches remain and more moisture is needed. John Horton reports recent snowfall, worries about winter kill, and plans to plant milo if needed. Farmers say the drought persists despite some snow and potential rain, and subsoil moisture remains scarce.
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Hamilton
Kearny
John Horton
Kendall
Horton
Shapland
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