Kansas higher education sees enrollment gains across system
Public colleges and universities in Kansas report overall enrollment growth led by Washburn University and Barton County Community College. Online and part time study drive gains at community colleges while KU notes a record freshman ACT score and diverse student growth. Fort Hays State expands via online programs as overall system enrollment climbs.
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the College
Ed Berger
Hutchinson Community College
Berger
Kansas
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Kansas State University
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Virtual College
Kobach Biggs Clash Over Immigration Law Puts Focus on Office
Kansas secretary of state contenders Kobach and Biggs spar over immigration duties and campaign timelines. Kobach vows full time focus on the office with possible nationwide immigration work, while Biggs highlights Arizona and Fremont involvement and questions Biggs' scheduling for a TV forum.
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Topeka
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California Supreme Court
Democrats Wing Wall Street Charge Boosts Murray in Washington
In a close Washington Senate race Patty Murray shifts attack to Wall Street linking GOP policies to bank bailouts and executives. The anti Wall Street ads aim to revive support with middle class tax breaks, mirroring similar lines in other contests. Polls show Murray moving from tied to leading, though durability remains uncertain as the campaign continues.
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Missouri
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Roy Blunt
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Garfield Early Childhood Upgrade in Garfield Center
In Garfield district plans the Garfield Early Childhood Center will house all 2012 district early childhood classes. The upgrade, approved in Nov 2008 for 97.5 million, will convert Garfield Elementary to an early childhood center and Abe Hubert into an elementary school.
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Kansans clash as AG candidates spar over law and Medicaid
In a Wichita Crime Commission sponsored debate Six and Schmidt traded charges on consumer and Medicaid fraud prosecutions and federal health care authority. Six touted increased recoveries, budget cuts, and Operation Child Shield while Schmidt defended constitutional limits and his legislative leadership. Hawver cited personal freedoms and opposed the death penalty.
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Independence
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