Colyer Colyer England Inauguration Details Highlight Kansas Politics
Colyer, Kansas longest serving lieutenant governor, spoke after attending Mass at Thomas More Prep-Marian in Hays before flying to Topeka for his inauguration. He vowed to balance medicine with governance, warned of an 80 to 100 hour workweek, and faced questions about aligning with Brownback policies amid a Supreme Court school funding dispute. Lawrence priest Mike Scully led the opening prayer, and Colyer defended his stance to conservatives while pledging collaboration with lawmakers to tackle Medicaid issues, foster care, and highway funding.
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Kansas school transportation funds questioned after audit findings
The Legislative Post Audit report released in December found Kansas districts were overpaid by about 45 million dollars over five years using an old formula repealed in 1973. Lawrence SID received an estimated 34,937 dollars extra this year. Officials say they followed orders to keep the minimum per pupil aid for large districts. Attorney General Schmidt urges independent audit to determine if the issue is isolated or systematic. Critics call for accountability while some leaders defend data and funding gaps.
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Olathe man charged in KU grade and data breach case
Sarja of Olathe faces eight counts of identity theft nine counts of unlawful computer acts and one count of attempted unlawful computer acts totaling 18 felonies. Allegations cover December 2016 through May 2017 with grades altered at KU and use of keyloggers on campus systems. He appeared in court January 16 and remains free on $2500 bond with next hearing set for February 13.
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Lawrence Home Market Sees Gains Amid Tight Supply
The Lawrence housing market shows steady recovery with 2017 new home sales at 114, up from 103 in 2016 and 83 in 2015. Median price rose to 180000, up 1.1 percent from 2016, while days on market fell to 11. Supply remains tight with 183 homes on market in December and forecasts for continued low inventories into 2018.
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Hissong Couple Welcome Daughters in Oskaloosa and Lawrence
Rachael R. Hissong and Daniel J. Hissong of Oskaloosa welcomed a girl on Wednesday. Angel Marie Vann of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Wednesday.
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