Kansas teachers push tenure repeal as campaign issue
Kansas teachers upset by Gov. Brownback's repeal of tenure hope public reaction will influence the governor race. Kim Schneweis, a Hays middle school teacher, says removing tenure could lower teaching quality as teachers focus on self protection. Democratic challenger Paul Davis says he would reverse the change if elected. Brownback frames the move as local control tied to funding from a Kansas Supreme Court order, and questions remain about its impact on the November election.
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KU grads turn statehouse copper into jewelry
Three Kansas University graduates Bailey Marable Britta McKee and Kristen Haug joined two other artists selected by the Kansas Historical Foundation to craft jewelry from copper salvaged from the Statehouse dome. Proceeds benefit the Kansas Historical Society and fund educational programs including Statehouse tours. The project grew from scrap copper donated after the 2012 roof removal.
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Lawrence Costs Put City At Kansas Pay Gap Apex
The federal Bureau of Economic Analysis ranks Lawrence as the most expensive Kansas metro area for cost of living while residents earn much less than peers in other Kansas communities. Manhattan nearby is about 3.6 percent cheaper in cost of living and offers about $7,700 more per capita income.
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Visual breakdown of income and living costs for Lawrence
A graphic analysis compares personal income and cost of living in Lawrence with comparable cities, highlighting how wages, housing, and essential expenses shape affordability. Results point to gaps between earnings and everyday costs, with regional variations across peer urban areas.
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