Full-day kindergarten funding stalled in Kansas Legislature
House Speaker Ray Merrick said Gov Brownback’s plan to fund all-day kindergarten likely won’t move this session. The issue is being subsumed by the state Supreme Court school funding order to aid low-wealth districts, with estimates ranging up to 129 million for compliance. Brownback said the focus remains equity and options are being explored.
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Kansas can cut funds from Planned Parenthood
A 10th Circuit ruling allows Kansas to halt Title X funds to two Planned Parenthood clinics while the dispute over a 2011 law proceeds. The panel sent the case back to district court for further proceedings, rejecting claims of free speech violation and affirming potential state authority to condition federal funds.
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Kansas designates pteranodon and tylosaurus as official fossils
Kansas lawmakers approved naming the flying pteranodon and the sea roaming tylosaurus as official state fossils. The measure now goes to Gov. Sam Brownback for signing, joining the western meadowlark, ornate box turtle, and bison as symbols. The vote followed GOP leadership and opposition from Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley amid political controversy.
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Bill to block slots at closed Wichita racetrack advances
Kansas Senate gave first-round approval Tuesday to a PEKA A proposal blocking slot machines at a closed dog racing track near Wichita. Lawmakers also weighed a separate plan to bring a casino to Kansas southeast corner.
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Party-switching law tightens GOP primary registrations
Gov. Sam Brownback signed House Bill 2210 restricting party changes for PERA Kansas voters before the August 5 primaries. The law bars changes from June 1 filing deadline until after August primary results are certified, narrowing the previous two week window.
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