Kansas small districts push consolidation over funding cuts
Kansas officials urged the House Education Committee to use financial pressure to spur consolidation of tiny districts. The plan targets 25 of 293 districts under 400 students and 200 square miles, arguing savings could reach up to 138 million by consolidating districts with fewer than 1,600 students. Critics warn rural communities would suffer and transportation costs may erode any savings. local superintendents warn that losing small schools harms communities and question whether savings would materialize.
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Topeka
Kansas
House Education Committee
Carl Helm
Chase- Raymond
Clay Aurand
Courtland
Aurand
Solomon
Jim Runge
Runge
Nebraska legislature weighs 20 week fetal pain abortion ban
Nebraska lawmakers push to outlaw most abortions after 20 weeks arguing fetuses may feel pain. The bill, backed by Speaker Mike Flood, risks court challenges and a Supreme Court test. Medical groups and abortion rights advocates question scientific consensus and constitutionality.
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Lincoln
Nes
Supreme Court
Judiciary Committee
Mary Spaulding Balch
National Right To Life
Arkansas
Georgia
Louisiana
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Utah
National Conference of State Legislatures
Mike Flood
American College of Obstetricians and
Janet Crepps
Center For Reproductive Rights
Crepps
Governor praises smoking ban bill with caveats
The governor endorses a smoking ban bill but opposes exemptions for gambling floors in state casinos and some private clubs. House members urge more time to craft a compromise, citing a four year legislative debate and mixed votes from the area delegation.
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Brenda Landwehr
Richita Landwehr
House Health and Human Services Committee
League seeks city support for 100th anniversary gala funding
Kansas cities were asked for gala sponsorships as the league marks 100 years of local government. Some cities inquired about contributions, but leaders say no commitment yet. The league budgets 174000 for anniversary events in 2010 from reserves, about 8 percent of its 2.3 million operating budget, with four commercials highlighting cities and home rule authority. Lawrence may skip due to budget limits while the league still funds general operations from about 800000 in dues.
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Winn
Moler
Kansas
League
Home Rule Authority
Carl Gerlach
Overland Park
Lawrence
David Corliss
Rock Chalk Revue Varsity Show Dates and Ticket Prices
Performances for this year’s Rock Chalk Revue vary show are set for next week at 7 p.m. at the Lied Center. The KU Greek community’s 61st annual fundraiser benefits Douglas County United Way. March 4-5 adult tickets 18 dollars, students 15 dollars. March 6 all tickets 25 dollars. Tickets by Lied Center box office at 864-2787 or online via the Rock Chalk Revue site.
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Kansas University
Douglas County United Way
Kansas University and
Haskell Indian Nations Uni
Lied Center
Rock Chalk Revue
Groups
Ku.edu
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