KU Unveils Most Ambitious Master Plan in School History
Kansas University outlines a decade long, living master plan. Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little calls it the most comprehensive yet and the first since 1997. The plan, created over a year with public forums, seeks to unify east and west campuses and guide future developments.
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Kansas school finance ruling seen as credit negative
Moody's Investors Service said the Kansas Supreme Court ruling creates a credit negative outlook for Kansas as mandated funding increases strain finances. The ruling orders restoring $129 million for capital outlay and local option budgets for lower-wealth districts, while reconsidering base K-12 funding levels. Moody's notes 42 rated districts rely on state aid for about 65 percent of operating revenue and funds are likely to be used for cut programs or deferred capital rather than strengthening finances.
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Victim released after knife attack at shelter
Lawrence Community Shelter kitchen manager Robert Shaner, 46, was stabbed in the throat and treated for life threatening injuries. He was released from a Kansas City area trauma center on Friday and returned to the shelter. Douglas County prosecutors charged 21 year old Christopher Jam McKay with attempted first degree murder. Bond set at 750000. next court date March 25.
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Ex-officer's Lawsuit Moves Forward in Kansas Case
Former Lawrence police sergeant Michael Monroe sues for wrongful termination and racial discrimination after firing amid a ticket-fixing scandal. Federal Judge Eric Melgren denied most dismissal requests by the city of Lawrence and Police Chief Tarik Khatib, keeping most claims intact except discrimination against Khatib in his chief role.
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Kansans Pick Plans in ACA Marketplace Enrollment Surge
About 29 000 Kansans chose health plans on the federal health insurance marketplace under the Affordable Care Act, per a Page 3A report. The filing highlights participation and outreach efforts across the state.
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