Senate debates over higher education and transportation bills
The Kansas Senate prepares for two pivotal debates on a higher education restructuring bill and a comprehensive transportation program. The higher education bill would place universities, community colleges and vo tech schools under three nine member commissions. support is uncertain. The transportation bill seeks a 5 cent fuel tax increase, higher vehicle fees and up to 990 million in bonds for 13.2 billion in decade‑long improvements, with passage also in doubt. House actions included strengthening methamphetamine manufacturing penalties, enforcing foreign meat labeling, and a statue debate in which Eisenhower and Earhart were chosen, prompting removal of Ingalls and Glick statues. The political outlook remains fluid, with budget and tax issues tied to transportation funding and education funding concerns.
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Parents push for science curriculum changes in Lawrence
A dozen parents and POSH members met at Lawrence Public Library to press for fair treatment of alternative theories in science. Ellen Barber argued evolution should not be taught as fact and called for broader, secular exploration. The group plans petitions, representation at board meetings, and endorsing candidates sharing their views.
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Compromise on water czar bill reached in committee
A House subcommittee agreed on a compromise to the Graves administration plan. The measure keeps the chief engineer’s power over rules and regulations but adds an appeal process and converts policies into rules. A 19 member Task Force on Water Issues would study the chief engineer role and water concerns with a January 2000 report.
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