Senate finance plans address court ruling in Kansas schools
Senate Republicans in Topeka announced two school finance bills aimed at satisfying a Supreme Court ruling by boosting funding for poor districts. The plans, unlike House proposals, cut other education funds and avoid linking money to charter school or teacher licensing issues. Senate President Susan Wagle said the focus is on finances, not policy.
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Kansas House votes to keep renewable energy standards
The Kansas House rejected a repeal of renewable energy standards, siding with business interests and the Senate's earlier approval. A Democratic Republican coalition defeated the measure 44 to not clear, and the motion to concur failed. AFP and Kansas Chamber backed the repeal, while Sen Marci Francisco and allied groups argued the standards raise electric bills. Jeff Glendening of AFP vowed further effort.
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Douglas County Rises to Eighth in Health Rankings Kansas
Douglas County moved up from ninth to eighth in the annual health rankings released Wednesday by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. The county excelled in physical activity and access to exercise opportunities but scored poorly in housing and sexually transmitted diseases, while Johnson County topped the list.
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Health ranking: Douglas County best in outcomes. Woodson last
Dan Partridge of the Lawrence Douglas County Health Department notes health outcomes vary by county. Douglas County leads in health outcomes and behaviors but trails in social and economic factors, while Woodson County in southeast Kansas finishes last among 98 counties. A Obama quote about zip codes vs genetics frames the issue.
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Local Weather Outlook Promises Mild Day and Sun
A calm west coast forecast calls for a high around 64 with light winds. No significant rain is expected as the day unfolds across the region, with sunshine peeking through intermittent clouds.
Kansas House approves property tax bill on commercial appraisal
The Kansas House passed a bill to clarify how certain commercial and industrial property is taxed and appraised. The measure targets assessment methods and valuation rules affecting business property tax bills.
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