Dems push for Peck censure and tax change plan
Democratic leaders reopen the Kansas legislature with a push to condemn Rep. Virgil Peck for remarks about undocumented immigrants and to pursue a tax change to uncouple state taxes from federal cuts. Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley and House Minority Leader Paul Davis warn chances are slim amid large Republican majorities.
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Air safe at Kennedy School air quality report
The Kansas Department of Labor found Kennedy School air safe for workers and students. Private tests and state review show no mold problem and no major air quality concerns, though some air-return ducts were blocked by furniture.
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Kansas engineers bill aims to fund university training push
Kansas lawmakers and university and industry leaders gathered to promote a plan that would spend 4 million in the 2013 fiscal year and 7 million annually thereafter from gaming revenues to expand engineer training. KU would add a new 101000 square foot classroom and lab building as part of campus construction.
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