Education reform bill gains more endorsements in Kansas
Four more educational groups back a reform bill urging school business partnerships and expanding a matching grants program for at risk students. The measure, sponsored by five GOP lawmakers, would let districts form work credit programs with local businesses and seeks waivers for graduation requirements to boost participation. The Senate Education Committee may act soon. funding remains to be determined.
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Kansas National Education Assn
Kansas Association of School Boards
State Board of Education
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R-Sabatha
Jack Steineger
Kansas City
Dave Kerr
R Hutchinson
Bill would restrict corporate farming in Kansas
A Kansas House committee reopened debate on limiting corporate ownership in agriculture. The bill would bar meat processing firms with sales above thresholds from owning livestock or feeding contracts and prohibit large grain traders from owning feedlots, with five years to divest. Supporters cite vertical integration as a cost driver. opponents warn of cross-state shifts.
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Kansas
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House Economic Development Committee
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University of Missouri
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D-Baileyville
John Helmuth
Iowa State University
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Kansas bill orders automatic child support withholding
The House Judiciary Committee sent a bill to a subcommittee to revise provisions on automatic wage withholding for noncustodial parents. It would require automatic payroll deductions regardless of arrears with exceptions, aims to meet federal rules by Oct. 1, and is opposed by the Kansas Chamber of Commerce. A separate proposal would revive dormant custody cases to claim child support.
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Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Kansas
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Terry Leatherman
Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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