Kansas House rejects campus concealed carry repeal
Kansas House defeated an effort to repeal a law requiring public colleges and universities to allow concealed firearms in most facilities. The chamber also approved training for campus carriers and cut the minimum age to 18 with training required. Rep. Barbara Ballard argued the repeal would help recruiting, while supporters cited constitutional rights and self defense.
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Topeka
Kansas House
Barbara Ballard
D-Lawrence
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Kansas
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Revenue spike fuels school funding hopes in Kansas
Kansas collected 165 million dollars more in January tax receipts, a 28 percent surplus that boosts legislators' outlook for funds to meet a court-ordered public school funding rise. Gov Colyer and lawmakers face a funding debate amid tax cuts tied to federal changes.
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Kansas
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Claire Smith breaks barriers in baseball reporting era
Claire Smith became the first woman to cover a professional baseball team full time and interacted with stars like Barry Bonds during his chase for the all time home run record in 2007. Her press role challenged gender norms while Erin Andrews also rose in prominence alongside her.
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ESPN
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