Plaintiffs urge Supreme Court to reject new school finance plan
Attorneys for four Kansas school districts urge the Kansas Supreme Court to reject the $293 million phased-in funding plan as inadequate and unequal while state counsel defends the formula as targeted relief. The brief deadline marks the next stage before oral arguments in July, with August school openings at stake and a potential summer special session if the court rules against the plan.
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Kansas
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Supreme Court
Lawmakers clash with governor over budget debate
Kansas lawmakers in the State Finance Council pushed back at Gov. Sam Brownback and his administration over budget and tax criticisms. The dispute followed posts by Revenue Secretary Sam Williams and communications staff alleging the legislature funded pet projects and raised taxes, as new higher income tax rates took effect.
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Kansas
Sam Brownback
State Finance Council
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Melika Willoughby
Tan Fury
Williams
Fury
Michael Austin
Department of Revenue
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State OKs over 200000 to settle two federal suits
Gov Brownback and legislative leaders approved payments totaling more than 200000 to settle two federal lawsuits against Kansas. One case involved a former Osawatomie State Hospital worker who was raped by a patient, alleging Title VII discrimination. The other involved Peter Vasquez, detained during a traffic stop in 2011 while police searched his vehicle for drugs amid claims of probable cause and drug corridor concerns.
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10Th Circuit
Kobach apologizes for fine tied to misunderstanding
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach apologized for what he called a misunderstanding that produced a $1000 penalty for misleading the court. He asked Magistrate Judge James O Hara to reconsider the fine and the deposition order by the American Civil Liberties Union.
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James O’hara
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Donald Trump
City wins early victory in housing discrimination suit
Lawrence argues against landlords over access to documents including journal entries drug tests and disability records tied to a housing discrimination suit. The city alleges Christopher Evans a veteran with a mental disability requested an emotional support dog and his application was rejected after presenting a therapist letter.
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Christopher Evans
David Brown
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