House committee advances highered budget proposal
Kansas House Appropriations Committee advances a funding package restoring some university cuts. The measure adds 2 million for the Kansas Institute for Translational Chemical Biology and 70 thousand for KU Medical Center Rural Health Bridging, with 25 million in bonds for KU Earth Energy Environment Center and 10.9 million to restore salary-based reductions. Critics note missing health education building funding.
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Kansas House weighs extra review for proposed power lines
A bill would require the Kansas Electric Transmission Authority to assess transmission line projects before they reach the Kansas Corporation Commission. Backers say landowners gain input on projects crossing farmland, while opponents argue current processes already work well. The measure follows debates over Clean Line Energy’s 700 mile wind line, with state support and concerns about farm lands and cross-state approvals. The House Energy and Environment Committee will continue hearings this week.
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Kansas lawmakers stay course on public pensions plan
Kansas House committee votes indicate little appetite for major pension changes. Debate centers on 401(k) style ideas for new hires while current plans, funded by laws from 2011 and 2012, face a projected shortfall of about 10.3 billion through 2033.
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Lawrence District to make up weather day April 18
Lawrence school district will require Friday classes on April 18 to compensate for a weather day. High schools will extend each class by two minutes on seven period days and by five minutes on block days over four weeks, with dismissal times adjusted accordingly.
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