Chamber backs energy and education in Kansas
The Kansas Chamber of Commerce broadens its 2014 agenda to repeal the renewable energy standard and engage in education policy. President Mike O’Neal cites rising energy costs and aims to keep Kansas business friendly while pushing better tax policy and a stronger education system. House leaders warn against starving schools. the policy debate includes estimates of rising electricity costs and potential repeal of the standard.
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Kansas House
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House Energy and Environment Committee
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Wichita
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House
Senate
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Kansas Policy Institute
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Kansas Corporation Commission
City considers arts grant with new commissioner post
City Commissioner Mike Amyx opposed the plan noting it should have been weighed in the 2015 budget process where all projects are ranked for funding. The state grant could provide up to 75000 in one time funding plus 60000 start up costs for an arts plan and marketing. Callahan Creek offered 100000 in design services. Susan Tate says the position boosts chances for other arts grants after a near miss on a 500000 private grant.
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Kansas Department of Commerce
Callahan Creek
Susan Tate
Lawrence Arts Center
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Barland
New Hampshire Street
Ninth Street
Ninth and
New Hampshire
Kansas seeks all day kindergarten expansion plan
Gov Brownback proposes a five year program to fund all day kindergarten starting at 16 million in year one, rising to over 80 million in year five. Most districts already offer it with existing state aid, but some charge parents. Critics warn tax cuts may strain state finances and affect higher education and corrections funding.
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Shawnee Mission
Johnson County
David Morantz
Leawood
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Topeka
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Judge delays evidentiary hearing in Grey rape retrial
Douglas County judge continued the evidentiary hearing in the 1997 Kansas University student rape retrial of Robert E Grey. Grey, held on $500000 bond after a 2009 conviction, seeks dismissal as prosecutors face claims of contamination. Hearing resumes February 14 with no ruling issued.
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Kansas University
Robert E. Grey
Grey
Kansas Court of Appeals
Angela Keck
Evelyn Kemple
Kemple
Michael Malone
Brownback to unveil budget plans after private address
After a 45 minute private meeting Tompkins and KU Provost Vitter declined to reveal Brownback's proposals. Vitter praised the governor's practical support for universities while noting ongoing budget reductions at KU. The regents push restoration of cuts, while leaders question further university savings and targeted enhancements are anticipated. Kansas University seeks funds for a new health education building in Kansas City Kansas and expansion of the KU School of Medicine Wichita.
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Kansas University
Jeffrey Vitter
Brownback
Vitter
House
Ray Merrick
R-Stilwell
Senate
Susan Wagle
Wichita
Kansas City
Kan
KU School of Medicine
Brownback to deliver State of the State live on TV and radio
Gov Sam Brownback will present his State of the State at 6 30 p m with policy priorities for 2014. The speech on KTWU Channel 11 and Kansas Public Radio lasts about 30 minutes and will be followed by a Democratic response led by House Minority Leader Paul Davis. Journal-World reporters Rothschild and Hancock will tweet updates during both remarks.
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Democratic Party
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KTWU
Kansas Public Radio
House
Paul Davis
Lawrence
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