Roberts Avoids K 12 Topics In DeVos Hearing
Sen Pat Roberts bypassed K 12 education questions during Betsy DeVos confirmation hearing focusing five minutes on federal regulations affecting higher education and policy. The H E L P Committee examined DeVos with other lawmakers grilling about school choice and standards while Roberts stayed on federal higher ed rules.
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Lawmaker Questions Federal Rules on Higher Ed Costs
Statehouse briefing shows Senator Roberts displaying a printed chart of 34 federal regulation topics affecting Kansas public colleges. He warns the volume is intrusive and costly, suggesting an office of compliance to handle mandates and reduce regulatory burden on institutions like Johnson County Community College.
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Supreme Court to Hear Kansas Abortion D&E Case
The Kansas Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on March 16 in a challenge to a 2015 law banning dilation and evacuation abortions. Plaintiffs from Hodes and Nauser argue Kansas privacy rights mirror the U.S. Constitution. The case, tied to Roe v. Wade era privacy questions, follows prior injunctions and multiple related lawsuits ongoing in state courts.
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Classrooms Cleared After Student Pepper Spray Incident
A student used pepper spray during class pushing a police report process into action. The spray filled the air but was not directed at any person, district spokeswoman Julie Boyle said in a news release. No injuries were reported.
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Southwest High Briefed After Pepper Spray Incident Evacuated Classroom
A pepper spray incident at Southwest School led to evacuation and ventilation of the affected classroom. A neighboring room was temporarily relocated as a precaution while the nurse monitored health concerns, none reported. Parents were notified and disciplinary action launched per Lawrence board policy. A police report will be filed and authorities decide on further action.
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Obama commutes life sentence of KU basketball dad
President Obama commuted the life sentence of Jessie Traylor, father of former KU player Jamari Traylor, reducing it to 20 years with drug treatment enrollment conditions. The action, part of clemency for 209 others, includes a potential release date set for January 8, 2030, while Pardons were issued to 64 others. Jamari Traylor played for KU 2012–16 and now plays in Austria for Redwell Gunners Oberwart.
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