July gas prices hit six year low in Kansas and nation
AAA of Kansas reports July gas prices as the lowest in six years with an average of 2.60 per gallon in Kansas and a national 2.77 average. Garden City sits at 2.568 per gallon, about two cents lower in two weeks and 26 percent cheaper than last year. Families like the Hanes use savings for weekend trips. drivers note lower costs ease monthly budgets while AAA cites multiple factors behind the trend.
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Hugoton Eligible for Unlicensed Teachers in Coalition
Hugoton USD 210 can recruit from other states after the Kansas State Board of Education allowed the Coalition of Innovative School Districts to waive state teaching licensure. Superintendent Adrian Howie said the move expands the applicant pool by inviting teachers certified in Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas to apply.
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Kansas Board votes on waiving teacher licensing in six districts
Kansas State Board of Education split on waiving licensing requirements with Yes votes from Jim McNiece Kenneth Willard John Bacon Steve Roberts Kathy Busch and Deena Horst and No votes from Jim Porter Sally Cau ble Carolyn Campbell and Janet Waugh. Howie commented the process could ease hiring, suggesting Colorado teachers might be as easy to license as central Kansas candidates. See Teachers, Page A5
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Kobach health care compact deemed unconstitutional by CRS
The Congressional Research Service finds Kobachs interstate health care compact unconstitutional and requiring presidential signature. Kobach argued the pact bypasses Obama and would avoid vetoes, while CRS dismisses this interpretation and outlines constitutional requirements in its six page memo.
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