Kansas lawmakers approve 522 million school funding boost
The Kansas Senate passed a 522 million annual K-12 funding increase, phased in over five years, with Gov. Jeff Colyer pledging to sign. The session extended past midnight to allow the resolution, then adjourned the House until April 26 for wrap up while the Senate planned a Sunday return.
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City staff seek merger of public works and utilities
City staff recommend merging the public works and utilities departments to boost efficiency and service. City Manager Tom Markus notes potential financial benefits and emphasizes sustainability amid limited resources and revenue challenges. He says the goal is to preserve services and operate more efficiently, possibly expanding some.
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Pansy Project blooms on KU campus in protest
British artist Paul Harfleet plants pansies at campus sites to mark homophobic abuse. The flowers appear on Memorial Drive and near the Campanile as part of The Pansy Project, turning cheerful blooms into reminders of anti LGBTQIA+ bias.
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