Hillcrest Earns KS Challenge Award for Math Success
Hillcrest Elementary School wins a Challenge Award for fourth grade math performance with over 90 percent reaching or exceeding grade level. Principal Tammy Becker credits teamwork between classroom and resource teachers at a Title 1 ESL school with many economically disadvantaged and English language learner students.
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Es tates of Lawrence affordable housing project gains city support
The Lawrence City Commission unanimously backed Wheatland Investments to apply for Kansas Housing Resources Corporation low income housing tax credits for a 32 unit project dubbed The Estates of Lawrence. The credits are due Friday and essential to financing the plan.
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Kansans to vote on judge selection debate heats up
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt urged lawmakers to let voters decide on Supreme Court selection, outlining options for partisan elections, gubernatorial appointment with Senate confirmation, or phased gubernatorial appointment. He noted the issue will not fade until Kansas voters choose a system.
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Lawmakers question legality of Brownback KU deals
Kansas lawmakers challenge two real estate transactions criticizing state agencies for bypassing normal steps to secure outside financing. They cite Kansas University's $350 million Central District development and a $16.6 million municipal lease with Bank of America using a state building as collateral to fund a Capitol area power center.
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KU Natural History Museum Tops Public Universities in Ranking
KU announced its Natural History Museum at 1345 Jayhawk Blvd ranked fourth overall in Best College Reviews list of top higher ed natural history museums. Part of the KU Biodiversity Institute, it houses over 9 million specimens and 1.5 million archaeological artifacts. Director Leonard Krishtalka called the recognition nationwide leadership in science and society.
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State Senator Holland pushes bills on lobbyists reforms
State Senator Tom Holland of Baldwin City introduces several measures targeting lobbyist influence and greater transparency. The proposals seek tighter registration rules and clearer disclosure obligations to strengthen oversight across state government.
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