Governors and leaders back local government consolidation
Gov Sebelius and city leaders endorse consolidation to empower local voters. The plan would let city or county leaders appoint a study commission, examine government forms, then put the proposal to county ballots. If voters reject consolidation in any city, that area stays separate.
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Sebelius
League
Joe Palacior
Hutchin
Son
Palacior
Commission
Don Moler
Topeka
Senate
House
Kansas
Counties push growth and a new economic director plan
Dighton and Lane County officials pursue growth strategies amid declining populations. A county wide economic development committee, potential full time director, and chamber backing aim to attract residents, diversify beyond farming, and boost retirement appeal. In Greeley County a community building project engages residents to set goals and hire a director by spring, focusing on shared resources health care and inclusion.
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McClain
Lane County
Dighton
Leonard Herman
County Offi
Cials
Herman
Rebecca Torson
Greeley County
Ed Way
Legislature Bill Moves Ban on Same Sex Marriage to House
Kansas House debate on a constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage and civil unions advances after a committee vote. Rep. Barbara Craft argued against discriminatory language. supporters say the measure protects traditional definitions since 1867. Vote outcome and potential April ballot hinge on two thirds approval.
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House
Barbara Craft
R-Junction City
Craft
Terry Fox
Wichita
Immanuel Baptist Church
Tiffany Muller
Topeka
Kansans For Equal
Kansas
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Local students' artwork on exhibit at Arts Center
Artists display work at the Arts Center 318 N Main St with viewing hours 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tue-Fri and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat. The exhibit runs through February 20 before touring Baker Arts Center Liberal and Fort Hays State University, then returning to the USD 457 Educational Support Center in May.
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Buntin
Baker Arts Center
Liberal
Fort Hays State University
Fleming St
State underfunds schools survey findings shown
The survey shows largest district funding gaps reaching about 13 000 for the smallest districts with excluded costs such as special education transport and English language learners. It finds a median extra aid of 1640 per at risk student and 2100 per ELL student. Dennis notes possible formula but offers no implementation cost estimate.
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Dennis
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