Garden City high students protest seven period plan
Garden City High School students collected 343 signatures on a petition opposing a switch from an alternating block schedule to a seven period day for 2016 17. Organizers say fewer electives and shorter passing periods would hurt college prep and student life as the USD 457 board prepares to vote.
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Kansas Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination Act debated
A House committee heard Senate Bill 331 that would bar businesses and individuals from refusing goods or ending relations solely because a party is in legal firearms commerce. Proponents argued it protects gun industry businesses from discrimination in housing, services, or insurance.
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Lawmakers mull limiting session length
After 2015’s record length legislative session, lawmakers consider restricting session duration. House Bill 2315 would cap odd-numbered year sessions at 60 days, while even-numbered sessions remain constitutionally limited.
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House Appropriations Committee
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