Lawmakers question efficiency savings in Kansas K 12 plan
Kansas House members on the Appropriations Committee voiced skepticism Monday about Gov. Sam Brownback’s K-12 cost-cutting plan. They questioned the projected savings from a state run health insurance plan for teachers and centralized district purchasing, noting limited analysis and potential harm to local vendors. The 2015 efficiency study by Alvarez and Marsal suggested $2 billion in five years, but critics say district size and local impact were under examined.
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Brewer launches bid for Kansas governor from Wichita
Former Wichita mayor Carl Brewer, a Democrat, announced his candidacy for governor of Kansas. The 59-year-old plans campaign stops in Wichita Topeka and Kansas City and vows to bring new leadership and restore confidence in state government.
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Kansas lawmakers weigh medical marijuana plan in Topeka
Kansas lawmakers on the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee considered legalizing medical marijuana for certain medical conditions. If approved Kansas would join 28 states with medical programs and supporters cite patient relief and safer options than narcotics. Melissa Ragsdale urged broader access for her 7-year-old son with seizures while law enforcement advocates call for strict vetting like other prescription drugs.
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KU student groping report at Oliver Hall prompts police alert
KU police investigate a fall 2016 sexual battery in Oliver Hall. A female student alleges an unknown man touched her breasts between 5 40 p m and 11 p m Oct 27 2016 in a room at Oliver Hall 1815 Naismith Drive. Investigators have limited details and urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers or EU police. It may be related to a separate October 26 incident. Jon J Myers faces charges.
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