Republicans defiant over Kansas court education ruling
Kansas legislators clash with the state Supreme Court over funding. Republican House member Frank Miller of Independence vows jail if court dictates school aid levels. The court ordered a $285 million increase by July 1 after ruling previous plans inadequate. Conservatives argue the court oversteps. others warn against defiance and uphold constitutional duty.
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Topeka
Frank Miller
Miller
House
Independence
Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas
Supreme Court
Clay Aurand
Courtland
Senate
Steve Morris
Ringoton
Kansas lawmakers brace for rising school funding costs
Kansas legislators warn that complying with the Supreme Court order to raise 143 million more for schools by July 1 could trigger much larger annual increases, potentially 850 million or more, risking big tax hikes and harming the state economy. Governor Sebelius will convene a special session on June 22 to address the ruling.
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Topeka
Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas
Senate
Steve Morris
Kathleen Sebelius
Derek Schmidt
Independence
Supreme Court
Kansas court orders higher state aid for schools
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled the state failed to provide a suitable education and must raise total school aid by 285 million dollars next year, about 10 percent, citing a 2001 consultant study. Legislators face a costly obligation unless they produce a valid counter study.
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Dodge City
Salina
Kansas
Denver
Senate
Anthony Hensley
D-Topeka
State task force seeks exemplary rural towns to share lessons
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius announced the Rural Life Task Force will select two small towns or a cluster of tiny communities under 2000 residents to study and share solutions for rural depopulation and weak economies. Applications due July 15, with site visits and finalist by November 15.
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Hns
Kathleen Sebelius
Rural Life Task Force
Kansas
Marci Penner
Cochairperson
Penner
Sebelius
Aquila faces pressure to sell Kansas holdings
Aquila Inc officials dispute a Kansas regulatory staff report urging sale of most Kansas holdings to improve finances. The report warns Aquila’s debt may not reach investment grade by February 2006 and notes bankruptcy risk. Aquila counters, citing a restructuring plan and recent asset sales, and rejects selling all Kansas utilities.
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Aquila Inc
Kansas
Kansas Corporation Commission
Kansas City
James Proctor
Aquila
Colorado
St. Joseph
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
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Washburn University
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