Senate votes to limit campaign influence in Kansas
The Kansas Senate approved a measure banning contributions to legislative and state office candidates from unions corporations and political action committees by a 33 to 6 vote. The House continues its own ethics reform efforts with differing provisions, while abortion and teen drinking issues receive intense debate. Local option budgets for districts gain support and space reallocation plans aim to free 12 000 square feet for expanded legislative offices. The primary election date moves to August and Graves faces hurdles restructuring the Human Rights Commission.
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Governor's
Bill Graves
Human Rights Commission
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Education post narrows to two finalists for Kansas commissioner
Kansas state Board of Education narrowed its candidate field to two for education commissioner, delaying a final choice until April. Andy Tompkins and Ronald Fielder remain, while Milton Pippenger and Sandra Terril are out. The board plans further interviews and aims to pick by April 9-10.
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State Department of Education
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Prairie Village
Kansas
Andy Tompkins
Pittsburg State University
Ronald Fielder
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Milton Pippenger
Garden City
Sandra Terril
Tompkins
Fielder
White
East Central State
Ada
Okla
Emporia State
University of Kansas
Salina
Pittsburg State
el Dorado and
Satanta
Belleville
Kan
Cial
Fort Hays State University
FHSU
Kansas State University
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
North Central Kansas Education Service Center
Lee Droegemueller
Ottawa Superintendent resigns after eight years
Don Duncan, longtime Ottawa school superintendent, announced his surprise resignation citing a desire for change. He plans to finish the current contract through June, then possibly return to teaching or become a building principal. He credited achievements like reward programs, a major bond project, and tech improvements.
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Don Duncan
Duncan
Sam Sheldon
Ottawa High School
Kansas
New Mexico
DHS
Ottawa hosts tenth conference for Kansas child care providers
Child care providers from across Kansas gather in Ottawa for a two day conference to broaden skills. Workshops cover discipline, behavior, health safety and more with in service training credits. Friday features Patricia Gallagher on writing a book and CNN exposure. events run at the Franklin County Annex Building and Ottawa University with registration at 6 p.m. Friday.
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Ottawa
Ence
Child Care Providers Coalition of
Kansas
Sherry Engelbert
Engelbert
Coalition
Patricia Gallagher
CNN
Franklin County
Gallagher
Ottawa University
Negotiators set ground rules for Lawrence teachers contract
Representatives of the school district and the Lawrence Education Association agreed on collaboration and ground rules for the 1996-97 teacher work agreement. They will discuss placement of certified staff, reduction in force, staff transfers, and leave policy restructuring. Next session is March 22 at Quail Run School with follow ups on April 10 15 25 and 29.
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al Azinger
Quail Run School
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State receives $1.3 million in federal crime Victims Act funds
Kansas will allocate over 1984 funds from the federal Victims of Crime Act to programs aiding victims of violent crime. Atty. Gen. Carla Stovall announced more than $1.3 million from fines and penalties against federal criminals, with applications open for eligible programs and first use by Oct. 1. WTCS in Lawrence received $25,000 last year.
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Carla Stovall
Stovall
Mary Horsch
Women's Transitional Care Service
Lawrence
Horsch
WTCS
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