Local officials push back on new lobbying and mandate bills
Lawrence mayor Michael Dever calls for the Legislature to partner with city county and local school districts in decision making. Senators and representatives warn mandates and spending limits threaten local control while budget battles and school funding suit loom over Kansas politics.
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KU seeks funding to restore cuts and expand medical education
Kansas University presses for restored higher education funding and a $75 million health education building plus expansion of the KU School of Medicine Wichita. Gov Brownback backs restoration, but leaders signal limited odds. Bioscience Authority funding also facescuts after a 180 degree policy shift and years of controversy.
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Bioscience cuts KBA funding and leadership questioned
The Kansas Bioscience Authority faced funding cuts from over 35 million to about 4 million this year. Former CEO Tom Thornton resigned in 2011 amid alleged questionable expenditures, while Brownback and other Republicans challenged management. An audit found investments acceptable but flagged some expenses. Cantrell led the agency with support from Wagle and Merrick, who maintained confidence in the president and the agency.
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