State underfunds schools in 55district survey
A Kansas survey of 55 districts representing 35 percent of enrollment finds state funding below actual costs to educate students. Deputy Education Commissioner Dale Dennis presented results at a Senate hearing, noting the gap and higher costs for small districts. The court had ruled funding should be based on actual costs rather than prior levels.
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Topeka
Kansas
Dale Dennis
Senate Education Committee
Sen
Janis Lee
D-Kensington
Kansas Supreme Court
Senate
Dennis
State Board of Education
Salina
Dodge City
Local students showcase art at Arts Center exhibit
Garden City High School along with Abe Hubert and Kenneth Henderson middle schools contribute dozens of works across ceramics, sculpture, and murals at the Southwest Arts & Humanities Council Arts Center. Students describe favorites while museum staff hope more locals visit to view the talent on display.
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Southwest Arts & Humanities Council
Arts Center On Main
Garden City High School
Abe Hubert
Kenneth Henderson
GCHS
Phil Buntin
Joseph Tabor
Klent McMillan
John Wayne
Tabor
Toni Salazar
Garden City
Theresa Collazo
Karen Heili
Heili
Buntin
Rela
Arts Center
Vivian Kinder
Main
N. Main St
USD 457
Rosa Rodriguez
Kayla Schwarzing
Rodriguez
Area counties promote growth across Kansas communities
Kearny County joins Deerfield and Lakin in forming an economic development committee. Includes city officials school leaders and county commissioners. Budget and structure to be approved by the county commission as they study successful county models to attract residents and business.
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Kansas
Greeley
Kearny
Lane
Kearny County
Mark McClain
McClain
Kearny County Bank
Lakin
County Commission
Deerfield
Sebelius backs city county consolidation push
Gov Kathleen Sebelius urges lawmakers to remove the legislature from the city county consolidation process while addressing city officials from across Kansas. The article notes current law requires legislative approval for local government mergers and references broader coverage on Page A3 and A5.
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Topeka
Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas League of Mu
Kansas House to Debate Same-Sex Marriage Ban Amendment
A committee endorsed a state constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage and civil unions in Kansas. The measure, advanced by the Federal and State Affairs Committee by voice vote, would recognize only traditional marriage and would seek ballot placement on April 5 with city and school board elections. House debate is expected early next week with Speaker Doug Mays forecasting no changes to the committee version.
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House
Topeka
Federal and State Affairs Committee
Kansas
Doug Mays
Senate
Mays
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