Gov. Graves Urges Broad Funding For Education In Kansas
Editorial argues for increased funding not only for K 12 but also for post secondary education under the Kansas Board of Regents. It notes gaps in the governor s proposal, including insufficient funds for university raises and for staffing and equipment, and warns against tunnel vision as lawmakers near the 2001 session end. The piece questions the governor s plan to support higher education and asks what funding steps will follow.
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Bill Graves
Kansas
Kansas Board of Regents
Higher Education Coordination Act
Board of Regents
Kansas University
Kansas State University
Frederick
Hemenway
University of Kansas
State of Kansas
Dr. Frederick
Mark Ediger
Junction City
Redistricting Battles Threaten Democratic Choice
Rob Richie and Steven Hill warn that post census redrawing of thousand s of legislative districts is shaping voter outcomes. Incumbents and parties leverage packing and cracking through sophisticated software to lock in power, risking noncompetitive elections and minimal voter influence. They call for public processes, independent commissions, proportional representation, and multi seat districts to broaden choices.
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U.S
California
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Jim Nicholson
Republican National Committee
Rob Richie
Steven Hill
Numbing affluence in a letter on global warming
The February letter from Les Blevins argues human induced global warming threatens Earth’s life support. It condemns complacency fueled by affluence and political excuses, urging bold leadership and redirected spending toward alternative energy and conservation to avert planetary harm.
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Les Blevins
Earth
Clinton
Reagan
White House
Public Forum letters on KU swimming cut spark debate
A reader denounces tax excess while KU cuts men’s swimming and tennis programs. A Kansas family laments losses to scholarships and state brain drain, urging administrators to consider student futures and local impact before budget moves.
Old Home Town News From Lawrence Era Highlights
Local teacher contract talks intensify between the Lawrence Education Association and school board, while police address rising vehicle thefts linked to citizens band radios. Kansas House action on motor vehicle tax collection may shift revenue, as drought persists and irrigation accelerates. Kansas University history notes blend with student and fraternity service, plus a 1901 local game recap at 924 Mass.
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Lawrence Education Assn
Mike Glover
Lawrence
Kansas House
Kansas
Douglas County
Ted Kennedy
Nebraska-Ku
Kennedy
Bert
Kansas University Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
Mass
Lawrence World
Haskell
Y.M.C.A
Herb
Frank Owens
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New Ventures
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the World Company
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