Hispanics push into Kansas politics amid barriers and hope
Hispanics discuss influence on elections as Kansas Democrats consider forming a Hispanic caucus chair. Leaders like Rod Bonilla of LU LAC speak of slow progress and the need for education, while Gabriela Lemus notes self-imposed obstacles and changing norms. Local leaders cite Garden City Mayor Janie Perkins and Wichita Rep. Delia Garcia as signs of leadership growth, and a push for broader student and community involvement persists.
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Democrats’ Hispanic Caucus
Rod Bonilla
Salina
League of United Latin American Citizens
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Bonilla
State of
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LULAC
Washington, D.C
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Garden City
Janie Perkins
Kansas Board of Regents
Wichita
Delia Garcia
Public input invited as AZA standards cited for zoo elephants
Lee Richardson Zoo officials defend care of two elephants Chana and Moki amid scrutiny from animal advocates. General Curator Kristi Newland says AZA standards are high and the zoo meets them, while awaiting a response from Director Kathy Sexson. Animal rights advocate Roy urges thousands to write in support of better elephant conditions as expert support grows.
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Moki
Lee Richardson
Kristi Newland
Zoo
Kathy Sexson
Ida
Newland
Roy
Smart Start awarded about $500,000 for regional reach
Smart Start Southwest Kansas reported about 500000 in awards for 2006, noting its first year serving more than 7000 children and families. The group will expand three core areas, fund Reach Out and Read at Siena Medical Clinic, boost library giving, implement the Kansas Quality Rating System, and partner with Lifetime Smiles across Finney through Wichita counties.
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Smart Start
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Haskell
Kearny
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Morton
Scott
Seward
Stanton
Stevens
Wichita
Grumbling intensifies among lawmakers over budget plan
Education discourse reveals rift as rank and file complain that harmonized leaders misled. House Majority Leader Clay Aurand proposes a one-year plan with 120 million dollars in new funds and 340 million in local property tax set asides. Sebelius expresses cautious confidence despite unresolved second and third year funding concerns.
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House
Clay Aurand
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R-Courtland
Senate
Kathleen Sebelius
AP Computer Analysis of Legislative Research Department
Lawmakers weigh multiyear plan for school funding proposal
Legislators see the need to approve a school finance plan. Sebelius notes a multiyear approach remains sensible and warns some lawmakers may oppose passing any school plan.
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