Kansas lawmakers wrestle with extending block grants for schools
Kansas lawmakers meet amid fears the block grant system may be extended for another year. Senate Republican Anthony Hensley warns a new school finance plan is difficult to assemble while the governor urges a outcomes based formula. Lobbyist Mark Tallman notes districts may gain or lose funding based on enrollment. a pending Supreme Court decision on funding adds pressure as House Speaker Ryckman and Senate leader Longbine vow quick moves on a new formula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownback
Mark Tallman
Kansas Association of School Boards
Tallman
Kansas Supreme Court
Ron Ryckman
Olathe Republican
Senate
Jeff Longbine
Longbine
Snow totals rise as southwest Kansas digs out
Snowfall measured 1 to 4 inches across Ness City to Finney County with 3 to 4 inches in Finney and 2 inches in Dodge City while Garden City highs reached 0 to 3 degrees and climbed to the 20s afternoon. Forecaster Jonathan Finch noted the surprise amount and predicted southward spread to Morton Stevens and Seward counties by nightfall. Authorities urged caution as U.S. 83 saw slide-offs and lane closures with no serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Ness City
Finney County
Garden City
Dodge City
Kearny County
Jonathan Finch
National Weather Service
Finch
Morton
Stevens
Seward
Kansas Department of Transportation
Randall Mosher
Kansas Highway Patrol
U.S. Highway 83
Mosher
Medicaid block grants threaten Kansas KanCare funding says think tank
The Centers for Budget and Policy Priorities warns block grants would slash funding for state Medicaid programs and endanger benefits for low income residents. KanCare advocates caution against a blank check while supporters say expansion could attract more federal money. Lawmakers fear backlogs persist despite past anti backlog efforts, calling for independent study of processing bottlenecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Paul Ryan
Centers For Budget and Policy
Sean Gatewood
KanCare Advocates Network
KanCare
Gatewood
Pot
Kansas
Laura Kelly
D-Topeka
Brownback
Colyer
Amerigroup
Sunflower
United Healthcare
Dan Hawkins
Wichita
Hawkins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anthony
Henstey
Topeka
Sumer
Walnut Street
Finney County Administration Center
Dodge
Taylor Avenue
Maple Street
Brad Nading
N. Main
Holcomb
ST. Dominic
ST. Mary
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!