Thornburgh tours Garden City focusing on education
Kansas Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh visited the Garden City Rotary Club to outline his education plan and address rural health care. He urged realistic funding, noted that education costs vary by locale, and supported targeted efforts while acknowledging limits in guaranteeing every child reaches full potential. He met with students at Florence Wilson Elementary and toured classrooms, engaging with a student bank program and school activities.
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Kansas Supreme Court Justice Robert Gernon dies of cancer
Kansas Supreme Court Justice Robert Gernon died Wednesday night from complications of cancer at age 61. Appointed in 2003 after serving on the Court of Appeals since 1988, he underwent kidney surgery last fall. His death creates a vacancy as the court weighs the Legislature’s response to a school funding order and a nominating commission will propose three candidates for Gov. Sebelius to select from. Chief Justice Kay McFarland praised his long public service in law and public life.
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Kay McFarland
Shawnee County
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Senate panel backs Kansas gambling bill with education link
The Ways and Means Committee endorsed a measure allowing casinos in Dodge City Junction City Kansas City Pittsburg and Wichita and slot machines at dog and horse tracks with revenues ringfenced for public schools. Supporters estimate 150 million in the first fiscal year and aim to boost school funding. Local officials developers and racing groups have pressed for expansion for years despite opposition from some education officials wary of dedicating funds. Local voter approval required for casino sites.
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Pittsburg
Wichita
Senate moves on state consolidation bill in Kansas
The Kansas Senate approved a first reading of a statewide consolidation bill but added a dual majority requirement that would need majorities in both city and rural county populations to approve any plan. Debate centered on fairness to rural voters, with supporters saying it protects minorities while critics warned it doom consolidation. Senator Brungardt called the dual majority a deal breaker as final action loomed.
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Ckensington
Lee
Shawnee County
Roger Pine
Lawrence
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