Regents approve policy on paying university leaders
The Kansas Board of Regents announced a new policy for compensating university leaders and postponed any action on raises for the chancellor and campus presidents. After a four hour closed session, the board left the FY2026 CEO pay decision unsettled, delaying potential salary increases for Girod and the presidents of KU, K-State, Wichita State, Emporia State, Fort Hays State, and Pittsburg State.
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Kelly signs amicus brief in California Guard deployment lawsuit
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly backs a California lawsuit challenging a National Guard deployment ordered by President Donald Trump in response to immigration protests. The amicus brief aims to support opponents of the deployment and challenges the use of active duty forces in domestic protests.
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Kansas troopers on standby for protests nationwide
Kansas troopers are on standby as protests against federal immigration raids surge nationwide following increased military presence in response to demonstrations in Los Angeles. The mobilization reflects growing tensions as law enforcement prepares for potential clashes across multiple states.
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Noem pledges to carry on crackdown amid unrest
Los Angeles reports Secretary Kristi Noem vows to continue the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown as nationwide protests surge. In Texas thousands of National Guard stand by, and a federal judge orders Trump to restore Guard control to California, citing violation of the Tenth Amendment and overstepping authority.
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