Kansas governor defends current school funding level
Kansas Governor Larr Brownback, in his state of the state, urged keeping base aid per pupil at 3838 dollars, a level set in May 2012. Local officials contest the amount, noting rising costs and utilities. Garden City USD 457 CFO Kathleen Whitley cites a 58 dollar increase from 2011-12 and an 18 percent net drop since 2008-09.
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Kathleen Whitley
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Brownback revives mortgage deduction elimination plan
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback proposes to drop the mortgage interest deduction to close a budget gap while phasing in more income tax cuts by 2017. He aims to preserve school aid and core services, keep sales tax steady, and raise new revenues to cover a $267 million gap for the coming fiscal year.
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Obama unveils sweeping gun plan in emotional address
President Obama urged Congress to require universal background checks and ban assault weapons and high capacity magazines. He unveiled a $500 million plan and signed 23 executive actions, acknowledging legislative hurdles and urging public pressure as Biden led the response after the Sandy Hook tragedy.
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Weather today is sunny with a high near 49 and a low around 24. Friday will be partly sunny with a high near 56 and a low around 24. Details on page A8.
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