Student Bevens Tackles Topeka City Council Bid
KU junior Matt Bevens 21 filed to run for a Topeka city council seat. He aims to graduate early from Kansas University this summer while balancing debate coaching, a Realtor assistant business with his father, KU racquetball, and a 30 minute daily commute from Topeka to Lawrence. He says his jammed schedule fuels his drive to “get as much out of life per minute.”
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County trims Stull Road safety project amid budget fears
Douglas County commissioners cut the Stull Road safety improvement near the Shawnee County line from 4 million to about 1.25 million as they brace for potential two year budget shortfalls. The reduced scope funds are set aside in a contingency.
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GOP eyes amendment to dodge school funding ruling
Senate President Susan Wagle said Republican leaders study a constitutional amendment to appear on the April 2 ballot. The move responds to a three judge panel ruling that Kansas must raise base state aid to $4,492 per pupil, a $440 million hike, and that the state failed its duty to fund schools adequately.
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Topeka
Kansas
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Susan Wagle
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Ruling shadows State of State address in Kansas
Gov. Sam Brownback will outline his 2013 legislative agenda at the State of the State address at 6 30 p m today. A three judge panel ruling in Gannon v Kansas last week found current school funding unconstitutional under Article 6, requiring adherence to standards set by the Kansas Supreme Court in 2006 as lawmakers craft the new budget.
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Lawrence boards approves 92.5 million school bond plan
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved final language for a 92.5 million bond proposal to appear on the April 2 ballot. The plan aims to fund school improvements across district facilities and programs.
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