Tobacco initiative aimed at reducing underage tobacco sales
In Topeka AP report Kansas plans a 2 year 2.3 million program by SRS to help retailers prevent sales of cigarettes cigars snuff and chewing tobacco to under 18. The state could lose 5 million in federal funds yearly for noncompliance. Kansas missed the federal target for 2003 04 with 38 percent of retailers selling to minors. inspections may be shifted to Revenue.
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Kansas to tighten enforcement of tobacco retailers
Kansas officials and anti-tobacco groups launched the It’s Everybody’s Business program funded by social services fees from the SRS. SRS says fee money will cover the initial costs with no expected impact on services, though continued fee reliance could be an issue. Noncompliance rose from 22 percent after 2002 03 to the following year as inspections covered about 650 of 3100 retailers.
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FHSU students escape tuition hike amid funding bill
Fort Hays State University will not raise tuition for undergraduates beyond last year's level. President Edward Hammond said the Legislature’s $148.4 million education funding bill avoids cuts to higher education, leaving FHSU with the state’s lowest tuition. a 15 credit hour term will cost $1,526, a 5.2 percent rise. The bill funds K 12 through a mix of reserves and local option budgets, with property taxes reduced accordingly. Hammond praised the outcome but warned reserves reductions could trigger future cuts.
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Retention vote looms as conservatives target Kansas justice
Kansas conservatives plan possible campaigns to oust a Supreme Court justice facing retention in 2006 after high court rulings ordered increased school funding. The move follows a 300 million dollar spending rise and potential further increases. Leaders warn about public education and judicial accountability amid political pressure.
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