State ethics official skips grand jury in Brownback loans inquiry
Kansas ethics administrator Carol Williams did not appear before a federal grand jury investigating loans to Governor Sam Brownback’s re election campaign. She was in her office when the grand jury met Wednesday morning in Topeka and attended a legislative session later that day. Williams had a subpoena to appear but did not confirm any alternate appearance.
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Kansans sign up for health plans on federal marketplace
About 75,900 Kansans selected or auto reenrolled in ACA Federally Facilitated Marketplace plans with one month left before open enrollment deadline. Roughly 80 percent were eligible for financial assistance. last year 57,000 signed up across the period. Coverage begins Feb 1 for enrollments by deadline. final deadline is Feb 15.
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KU names Paul Kelton associate dean for humanities
Paul Kelton, KU history professor and former history department chair, will become associate dean for humanities in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He will oversee 14 departments and the new School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, starting July 1.
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Efficiency task force backs two new education commissions
A Kansas efficiency panel proposes two nonlegislative commissions to set guidelines and measurable standards for school fund use. The bills, backed by the K-12 Performance and Efficiency Commission, move to Senate and House Education committees for consideration. Sen. Pat Pettey cautions that progress remains uncertain.
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