Legislature leader quits amid school finance dispute
Rep. Marc Rhoades resigns as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee amid GOP rifts over a school finance bill responding to a Supreme Court ruling. The revised measure mirrors Senate plans and would restore about 129 million dollars in equalization aid to poorer districts while funding cuts hit virtual schools, transportation, and related programs.
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Kansas lags in many economic categories report
A Brownback Council of Economic Advisors report shows Kansas trailing the region and nation in growth indicators, including population, GDP, personal income, private-industry wages, and business establishment. Unemployment is lower at 4.9 percent versus the region’s 5.3 percent, with details on page 8A.
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Kansans rush to meet health coverage deadline
Counselors saw a flood of late requests as Kansas residents sought aid navigating the federal online health insurance marketplace on deadline day. The Republican legislature pursued anti-ObamaCare approaches while the nation standard required coverage or tax penalties. HealthCare.gov was briefly down as applications closed.
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Sunny cooler day forecast for region
Forecast calls for sunny skies and cooler temperatures with a high of 53 and a low of 41. Weather page 10A. social media updates on Facebook and Twitter.
Amyx to become mayor in Lawrence election
The Lawrence City Commission plans to elect Mike Amyx mayor tonight. He outlines his expected key issues and priorities for his tenure, signaling a focus on local governance and city leadership.
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