Perkins Advocates Quorum Change for Private City Talks
Perkins and several commissioners debate a quorum change to allow private discussions on city matters without public meetings. Proponents cite efficiency while opponents warn it could violate Kansas Open Meetings Act and invite serial meetings. City Attorney cautions that talks about city business must remain public.
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Pittsburg
Roeland Park
Matt Allen
Dodge City
City Commission
Bruce Snead
Snead
Karen McCulloh
County commissioners debate quorum change and openness
County officials discuss altering meeting quorum to allow private talks on public matters. Halbur Baker and other commissioners weigh risks of abuse, ethics safeguards, and open government, while residents favor transparency. Public meetings and local examples across Kansas cited.
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Bob Baker
Topeka
Kansas
Baker
County Commission
Cliff Mayo
Mayo
Don Doll
Alan Fankhauser
City Commission Meeting Notice in Garden City
City Commission set for 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Garden City Administrative Center located at 301 North to discuss local governance and city affairs. Attendance open to the public with agenda pending.
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Garden City Administrative Center
Eighth St
Garden City Looks at Road Repairs and Air Service
Garden City Commission plans to decide on road repairs and Essential Air Service gasport options after July 6 discussions. The panel will vote on recommendations to the U S Department of Transportation while considering a 1 035 million general obligation bond for road projects including Fulton Street and Jennie Barker Road work.
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Fleming Street
Campus Drive
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JAG
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U.S. Highway 50
Schulman Avenue
Mary and
Eighth Streets
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Court orders full school year funding with 3 billion aid
A court ruling requires schools to open fully, approving a package totaling 27.7 million in property tax relief and more than 3 billion in state aid for the next academic year. The measure aims at benefiting 445,000 students and 64,000 staff, directing funds to disadvantaged and non English speaking students. Diane Gijerstad, Wichita district lobbyist, notes reduced class sizes and parity with rural schools. Governor Sebelius lauds the decision as legislative achievement.
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Wichita
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Kansas Supreme Court OKs 148.4 Million School Finance Package
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled the Legislature met its mandate with a 148.4 million education funding package, ending threats to withhold money from public schools. The court will keep reviewing lawmakers' actions and could order more spending next year, possibly prompting tax or gambling policy changes. Attorney General Kline plans to seek reconsideration of a provision letting 17 districts raise property taxes to cover higher housing costs.
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