Kansas weighs timing for 2024 presidential primary shift
Thornburgh tells Senate Republicans Kansas must pick an optimal date to influence nomination, arguing early status costs $2 million and risks ceding impact to later states. He favors aligning with Kansas Day or Feb. 5 if regional primaries fail, amid national pressure to rebalance influence away from Iowa and New Hampshire.
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Kansas House moves education funding trust and debt plan
Kansas House advances bills to place 271.7 million in a school finance trust over two years to cover the final portion of last year’s 466 million increase. Higher education would retire 66 million in bonds for university repairs with 15 million yearly for maintenance over five years. Budget experts warn funds could still be tapped by future legislatures.
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Aging 1923 pipe bursts at Kansas State University
An 84 year old asbestos lined steam pipe ruptured at Kansas State University triggering class cancellations across several buildings. President Jon Wefald says deferred maintenance underlines need for a campus wide repair program while officials estimate $19 million in power plant repairs and seek state funding. No injuries were reported.
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