Senate committee stalls on Brownback school plan in Kansas
Kansas Senate Education Committee paused work Tuesday on Gov. Sam Brownback s school finance overhaul. Chairwoman Jean Schodorf said parts of the bill may differ drastically from the governor s plan and that its complexity requires more time. The panel will resume next week. Critics warn the plan offers no funding increase for next year amid three years of cuts and may shift local control over spending. Abrams proposed letting counties raise local sales taxes for schools, but faced questions over required state funding to equalize finances. The committee also replaced sections of Brownback s proposal with current law, as members noted the process returning to its starting point.
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Fluker Award recipient named for 2012 honor
The Lawrence Douglas County League of Women Voters selects Scott Criqui for the Helen Fluker Open and Accessible Government Award recognizing leadership in citizen participation. Criqui, human resources manager at Trinity In Home Care, chairs the city Human Relations Commission and serves as VP of the Kansas State Transgender Education Project. Anla Jones notes his volunteer efforts and impact on adding gender identity as a protected class to the city code. An invitation announces the 11:30 a.m. March 3 luncheon at the Smith Center, Brandon Woods, with lunches at $14. reservations due by Feb 28.
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Briggs plans Nissan site with new showroom and wind power
Briggs proposes a new Chrysler Dodge Jeep showroom on the Auto Plaza site with Nissan funding for an electric car line. A wind turbine will power part of the property and add six charging stations at the Nissan dealership. The plan, needing Kansas DOT talks and street privatization, awaits multiple steps before finalization.
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Bill Tightens Rules on School Restraint and Seclusion
Lawmakers debate restraints in schools with calls to curb injuries. Proposals limit use to trained staff and imminent harm, exempting law enforcement and leaving action against teachers off limits. Advocates cite parent complaints and safety gains, while opponents warn of reduced local control as the House moves toward passage.
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Republicans block Democratic plan to cut property tax
House Republicans rejected a Democratic bid to fund local property tax relief with 45 million over two years. Rep. Ward proposed 1.7 million for Douglas County, but the amendment failed 41-76. Republicans favor cutting state income tax and oppose budget-borrowing tied to the plan.
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