Kansas Legislature Protects $20 Million For Higher Education
Kansas lawmakers ended a tight year by preserving about $20 million for higher education. The funds support the six state universities, community colleges, and vocational schools under the unified Kansas Board of Regents. Governors and both houses kept the money, aiming to boost faculty salaries and stabilize local tax funding while pursuing better coordination across the system.
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Today in History Apollos 13 launch and royal coronation
On April 11 1970 Apollo 13 launched toward the moon with astronauts returning safely. In 1689 William III and Mary II were crowned joint sovereigns of Britain.
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Are drug companies overcharging Americans
Providence Journal editorial notes Sen. Slade Gorton proposes government price controls on prescription drugs amid debate over Medicare drug coverage. It cites Canada and Mexico price differentials, GOP support shifts, and PhRMA ads, weighing whether high U S prices reflect R&D costs versus profits while acknowledging industry claims.
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Anti census talk risks higher cost and distorted counts
The piece warns that opposition to the census could lift liberal control in Congress and state legislatures, while urging caution for conservatives. It notes GOP leaders and media figures fueling anti census sentiment, cites current response rates, and argues the census is vital for economic data and policy.
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Public Forum urges focus on USD 497 issues and job debate
Lawrence residents urged to select a qualified district administrator and continue equity initiatives from the curriculum audit while debating development moves. A letter criticizes American Eagle Outfitters for tax breaks and potential farmland loss, urging careful consideration of local impact and job quality.
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Lawrence City Commission to shift meetings to night schedule
The Lawrence City Commission plans to end the afternoon meeting slot and start nighttime sessions to boost attendance by working residents. The Laine Board of Regents proposed a 5 percent rise in salary appropriations and a new faculty retirement program for Kansas universities in the 1962 fiscal year.
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Prohibition Violations Claim Rise in 1900 Journal Note
The 1900 April 11 Lawrence Journal notes a surge in convictions for prohibitory law violations, claiming more prosecutions than in years past and suggesting a doubling of violations compared with previous periods. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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