Committee urged rethink of teacher fingerprinting policy
TOPERA AP reports Kansas educators face fingerprinting of as many as 33000 longtime teachers. Rep. Jim Ward warned the plan could violate privacy rights while Scott Gordon of the Kansas Department of Education explained use of new state data software to rapidly flag educators with prior arrests including sex offenses. The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations discussed the proposal as districts faced public concern.
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County approves historic property tax hike in Lawrence
The Douglas County Commission voted Tuesday to raise property taxes by 3.914 mills, the largest increase in 30 years. The higher levy will boost taxes on an average $185,000 home in Lawrence, a result detailed further on page 4A.
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Roberts doubles Wolf's campaign fundraising in quarter
U S Senate incumbent Pat Roberts raised over twice the amount of challenger Milton Wolf in the past three months, reporting 796,588 dollars from April through June as campaign reports detail the fundraising race ahead of the primary.
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Hospital group airs ads praising Roberts for 212k
A hospital group spends 212000 dollars on advertising praising Roberts. The campaign runs on page 4A, highlighting Roberts’ achievements and healthcare initiatives, aiming to boost public profile.
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