Snow disrupts Lawrence as school cancels classes
Heavy wet snow blankets Lawrence causing drivers to struggle and prompting Lawrence school officials to consider extending the school day or adding a snow day to meet state instructional hours. Free State High sophomore Amanda Rose enjoyed sledding at Centennial Park before classes were canceled for the third time this year.
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Kansas adopts evolution friendly science standards
Kansas State Board of Education passed new science guidelines for public schools replacing earlier standards that questioned evolution. The move downgrades the evolution controversy approach and draws praise from scientists while opponents of intelligent design predict limited national impact. EDUCATI ON policy remains largely state and local.
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Kansas lawmakers back English as official state language bill
A bipartisan House Committee on Veterans, Military and Homeland Security recommended House Bill 2140 for approval to make English the official language of Kansas. Chair Don Myers praised the move while Rep. Candy Ruff, the ranking Democrat, said the bill has improved since its introduction and does not limit communication in other languages.
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Regents weigh KU Med deal amid replacement hospital concerns
Kansas Regents press KU leaders to answer by March 2 on a proposed deal to move some KU Medical Center faculty and students to St Luke's Hospital in Kansas City Missouri. The plan sparks fears for KU Hospital Wichita and rural doctor access, with Speaker Neufeld threatening legislation if lawmakers must approve partnerships. Regents chair Galle stops short of delaying the March 31 deadline, pledging to review responses and potentially halt negotiations if concerns aren’t resolved.
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