Lawrence Superintendent Supports Trans Students After Bill
Lawrence Superintendent Anthony Lewis voiced support for transgender students, families, and staff after Kansas lawmakers passed Senate Bill 233 restricting gender affirming care. The bill awaits Gov. Laura Kelly's decision, with AP noting it likely meets veto override thresholds in both chambers.
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KU Research Funding Surges Over 20 Percent in 2023
Kansas University reports research spending rose to 368.6 million dollars in the last fiscal year, marking the largest year‑over‑year increase in at least two decades. Federal and state grants and private sector funding supported the gain.
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States sue to block SAVE student loan plan in federal suit
A coalition of Kansas led ten states filed a federal lawsuit in Kansas challenging the Biden administration's SAVE repayment plan. They argue it exceeds executive authority, claiming it mirrors prior loan cancellation efforts rejected by the Supreme Court. The Education Department cites 1993 authority for income driven plans and notes 7.7 million borrowers enrolled with many paying $100 or less.
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