Bill on police complaints faces big House hurdle
In Topeka the House committee heard opposition from law enforcement leaders and the NAACP to a bill requiring signed affidavits for police complaints and barring outside investigations if a complaint is ruled false. Proponents argued protection for honest officers. opponents warned of eroded trust and racial bias. The committee took no action.
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Kansas House approves financial literacy requirement for schools
The Kansas House passed a bill 110 to 12 to require public schools to teach personal financial literacy across all grades, in math or related courses. Proponents cite student money skills, with topics on saving investing credit debt and budgeting. a report on scores is due before the 2015 session.
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Legislator rebuts lottery accusation over NCAA ticket contest
Rep. Tim Huelskamp campaign denounces Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson letter as a trial by press release. Branson raised concerns about a fundraiser offering a chance to win NCAA tournament tickets for a $10 donation, citing Kansas lottery laws and demanding proof of recipients and refunds by March 26. Huelskamp’s camp says donations are voluntary and says it is exploring legal avenues over alleged prosecutorial misconduct. Branson has not yet received a reply.
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Brownback pushes classroom funding to resolve school equity
Kansas Governor Brownback urged lawmakers to fully address Supreme Court rulings on school finance while tying any increased funding to policy issues like licensing. He defended equity for local option budgets and capital outlay, signaling openness to changes but noting funds must reach classrooms and students. Senate and House committees begin crafting next year’s education budget with debate over raising funds and potentially altering at risk counts and transportation costs.
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Courts Side With Kansas Arizona In Citizenship Proof Fight
The Kansas case centers on using the federal voter registration form versus state proofs of citizenship. A district court ruled the EAC cannot deny state requests, tying to the National Voter Registration Act and ongoing disputes after the Supreme Court found Arizona could seek form modifications. Kansas kept national registrations on hold pending citizenship documentation.
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