Lawmakers confront education health courts and voting issues
As a new legislative session opens contentious battles loom over education policy health funding court rulings voting rights and abortion. Lawmakers and advocates prepare for heated debates with key committees and principal players shaping early agenda across state government.
Local officials urge tax relief as Kansas session opens
Kansas local leaders plead for funding relief as Gov Brownback and conservative lawmakers push tax cuts. Officials warn cuts shift costs to counties cities and school districts downstream from legislative policy, urging lawmakers to stop further reductions.
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Higher ed and bioscience battles loom in Kansas
Veteran lawmakers anticipate renewed clashes over higher education funding after conservatives trimmed about 34 million from state funding and signaled further cuts. The Kansas Bioscience Authority faces scrutiny as postsecondary bodies and the Kansas Board of Regents prioritize restoring funds, framing education as the state's key economic tool.
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Lawmakers Eye Tax Policy and School Funding Focus
Area legislators plan to tackle finance and tax policy along with public and higher education funding, Medicaid expansion, and the state water plan. The session will also review welfare rule changes, renewable energy issues, electric rate making, redistricting, and debates on drinking water concerns.
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City Commission Considers Moving Trash Truck Lot
Lawrence commissioners meet Tuesday to discuss relocating a trash truck lot as part of city planning. The decision could affect city waste operations and nearby residents.
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Prime time for crime in Lawrence and the dirty cars
Ivan Hollins, general manager of the Auto Plaza, notes that winter grime coats vehicles serving as rolling billboards for Lawrence. He expects a first warm day to reveal salt and sand on cars, signaling increased crime exposure during tourism and city visits.
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KU Hawk Points spread the university message statewide
Since last fall Kansas University and the KU Alumni Association have trained volunteers with bulleted Hawk Points. The notes distill numbers and selling points administrators use when presenting the university's case to state leaders.
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