Graves proposal targets education funding in Kansas State of the State
Kansas State Board of Education members voiced concern over Gov Bill Graves proposed budget measures including higher sales and cigarette taxes and a 20 per pupil increase to 3890 to fund schools with 85 percent of excess costs for special education. Officials warned districts may cut programs or draw from reserves as enrollment declines may reduce funding in a third to half of districts.
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Topeka
State Board of Education
Bill Graves
Graves
Sue Gamble
Shawnee
Gamble
Steve Abrams
Arkansas City
Dale Dennis
Kansas lawmakers push for education funding amid cuts protests
At the Kansas Legislature three new House members were seated as the State Board of Education pressed a $1.16 billion three year funding plan. Disabled Kansans protested outside the Statehouse with an estimate of 600. Former governors Hayden Avery and Anderson attended the State of the State. The budget allocates about 52 percent of funding to public education. superintendents warn further cuts may require removing teachers while seeking savings.
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Kansas
State Board of Education
Statehouse
Mike Hayden
William Avery
John Anderson
Graves
Hayden
Wildlife and Parks
Dennis
Linda Keane
Victoria
Board of Education
Graves Tax Increases Proposal Faces Democratic Critique
Graves unveiled a tax plan to raise revenue by about 139 million dollars to shield education and social services, fund a 2 percent state employee pay raise, and support an economic stimulus, highway projects, and rainy day funds. Democrats criticized mismanagement while urging review of prior tax cuts. Mays urged no tax hikes.
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Kerr
Doug Mays
Topeka
Graves
GOP
House
Jim Garner
Coffeyville
Senate
Anthony Hensley
Garner
Board of Regents
County Board weighs grant writer option for taxpayers
Finney County leaders debate hiring a county grant writer amid concerns over shared positions with Garden City and funding matches. They seek more information on duties while considering mill levy alternatives. Health department issues with KIPHS software trigger questions on accurate accounting of receivables. Ward 14 moved to District 3 as population grows. Roman Harbur named chairman and Iry Stephens vice chairman for 2002.
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Stephens
Jerry Davis
Olson
Cheryl Kottke
Finney County Health Department
Health Department
Kottke
Finney County
Roman Harbur
Iry Stephens
Isham exits KIUL after 31 years in radio
Rick Everett takes over Open Line as Isham ends a 31 year KIUL tenure. Isham, who bought KIUL and KSKZ in 1991 and sold them in 1998, says he will not comment publicly and avoids farewell on air while listeners note his absence. He calls it a career change and denies bitterness.
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South Dakota
Rick Everett
KTUL
Isham
KIUL
KSKZ
KWKS
Harris Enterprises
Dakota Broadcasting Co
Ingstad Group
Pierre
S.D
Garden City
Bob Montgomery
Fay Hatfield
Montgomery
KIAL
Board weighs options to ease overcrowding and build new middle school
USD 457 reviews three plans priced around 18 to 19 million dollars to relieve crowding. Critics warn of remodeling costs, outdated Abe Hubert labs, and scheduling challenges for a ninth grade center. The board considers public input, with a Feb 4 meeting set for a forum. The 2002-03 calendar and three-year facilities plan are approved.
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Ter
Gibson
Abe Hubert
Duane Weisz
Hee
Milt Pippenger
Bill Weatherly
USC
GCHS
Shelly Schwatken
Weatherly
Harold Perkins
John Scheopner
Scheopner
Perkins
Jeff Crist
Reichmuth
West
Fleming St
Pippenger
Woman who killed daughter receives 25 year term
Los Angeles judge sentences Rakeisa Lanette Scott, 24, to 25 years to life after convicting her of second degree murder in the death of 3 year old Milan Antonet Scott Wilson. Scott hid the dismembered body in concrete in the trunk of Randy Foster's car.
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Los Angeles
Superior Court
Michael E. Pastor
Rakeisa Lanette Scott
Scott
Milan Antonet Scott Wilson
Long Beach
Milan
Randy Foster
Foster
Allen named assistant manager in Garden City transition
Kansas in 1997. He served as Oakley city administrator after assisting City Manager in Joplin Missouri. Halloran said Allen starts March 4 and will refamiliarize with the community while his wife expects a Feb. 17 birth. Garden City commission to hear the hire today. Former assistant Vince DiPiazza left for Dumas Texas, aviation director opening also being filled.
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Kansas
Joplin
Oakley
Allen
Halloran
Garden City
Vince DiPiazza
Dumas
Texas
Andy Perry
Dubuque
Iowa
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