Brownback moves to overhaul state personnel policies
Gov. Sam Brownback’s administration proposes sweeping changes to state workers’ rights by reducing civil service protections and limiting vacation and sick leave accruals. Secretary Jim Clark announces an effort to reopen labor contracts and align policies with private sector norms, while denying links to reversing protections for LGBT employees.
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KU Names Two New Residence Halls After Generous Donors
Kansas University approves naming of two 350 student residence halls on Daisy Hill as Self Hall and Oswald Hall to honor major donors
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Hearing on election bill draws crowd at Capitol
Scores of Kansans from many regions packed a Senate committee room as testimony split on a bill to move city and school board elections to November and make them partisan. Supporters argue higher turnout. opponents warn of partisan strain on local races.
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Legislators Hold Marriage Hearings
Lawmakers convene on marriage hearings highlighting proposed reforms to family and spousal rights. Debates cover eligibility, civil status, and potential impacts on church and state roles.
City Opposes Partisan Local Elections Debate
Lawrence City Commission weighs in on a Topeka plan to make city and school board races partisan in November ballots. Mayor Mike Amyx submitted testimony opposing the switch to include local elections with statewide offices. He cites reasons against moving spring local races to partisan November contests.
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Jayhawks Aim to Prove Doubters Wrong This Season
KU baseball seeks respect after being picked near the bottom of the conference, aiming to prove skeptics wrong as the season opens.
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