Kansas court ruling prompts mixed GOP, strong Dem reaction
Kansas Supreme Court struck down the block grant funding as inadequate and unconstitutional prompting ecstatic Democrats and public school advocates. GOP leaders offered muted responses with Attorney General Schmidt urging a swift legislative fix while Gov. Brownback backed school choice and vouchers. Senate President Susan Wagle supported policymakers’ primacy. Local districts welcomed the ruling as a push for new funding and a critical moment for Kansas students.
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Kansas court ruling heightens school funding fight
The 83 page decision says Kansas must provide adequate education with Rose standards shaping funding. The court notes gaps in reading and math proficiency for about one fourth of students and significant gaps for African American and Hispanic groups. The ruling pressures the Legislature to fix funding by June 30 2017 or risk void status.
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Trump moves to repeal Obama WOTUS water rule
Rural opponents hail swift action to repeal the Waters of the United States rule while opponents warn of long term harm to Kansas River and tributaries. State AGs press the case. lawyers argue regulatory scope and jurisdiction may take years to resolve.
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