Graves Budget Battles Loom For Topeka Governor
Kansas Governor Bill Graves faces protests as he trims fiscal 2000 budget, shaving 26.7 million from transportation and reducing a 50 per pupil school aid increase by 13 dollars. He cites constitutional limits and tight revenue forecasts while lawmakers resist cuts. Graves plans a fiscal 2001 proposal that is expected to echo the lean approach.
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Baldwin schools chief seeks taxing authority
Baldwin district superintendent James White says leaking roofs, underpaid teachers, and lagging technology hinder learning. He will ask the school board to raise the local option budget from 12 to 25 percent, potentially delivering about 800000 more dollars, including 320000 in state matching funds, given a $6 million general fund.
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James White
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Mike Youen
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Bret Jones
Gore Bradley clash in Iowa debate over agriculture policy
In Johnston Iowa Vice President Al Gore and Bill Bradley faced off in a farm heavy Iowa debate as the 2000 race nears the first votes. Gore challenged Bradley on his farm disaster relief votes after the 1993 floods and Bradley pushed back asserting the premise of the question was wrong.
Leaders halt protests over Elian custody bid
Cuban-American leaders paused civil disobedience over Elian Gonzalez as a judge weighs his case in U.S. custody. About 100 protesters have been arrested since Thursday while a Monday airport protest was planned.
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Rich students exploit SAT time accommodations
Wealthy students and private schools drive a sharp rise in extra time granted for the SAT amid concerns that the policy is being gamed by privileged families. The College Board worries many recipients are not truly disabled, signaling a widening abuse in a high stakes exam.
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