Kansas legislature passes school finance plan amid debate
Lawmakers fast tracked a plan aimed at Kansas school funding after the Supreme Court ruling. The Senate approved 32-5 and the House 93-31 sending the bill to the governor. The measure guarantees no district loses state aid next year and may add funds for a few districts, while Topeka USD 501 says it amounts to higher local property taxes without improving classroom funding.
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KanCare expansion forum highlights aid for Kansans
Shel don Weisgrau says expanding KanCare could cover more than 150000 residents, help rural hospitals stay open, and boost the state economy. About 30 people attended a St. Catherine Hospital forum hosted by the Alliance for a Healthy Kansas to rally support, coordinated by Lindsay Byrnes who notes working poor fall into a coverage gap.
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Health Resource Reform Project
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Siena Medical Clinic
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Debate on education bill erodes into joust
TOPEKA A broad majority in the House voted Thursday to accept a stop gap bill developed in response to the Kansas Supreme Court decision finding state financing of public school districts unconstitutional. Rep. Ron Ryckman Jr spoke on compliance and maintaining equitable educational access.
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Finney County reorganizes corrections services under new department
Finney County Commission approved a restructuring combining Adult Corrections, Youth Services and the Southwest Kansas Juvenile Detention Center into the Department of Corrections. Katrina Pollet will lead the new department and oversee policy and legislative issues, while Beth Beavers will direct daily operations. the move follows the resignation of Youth Services Director James Perkins and a shared space plan at the county’s new corrections facilities.
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