Budget hinges on school funding lawsuit in Kansas
The Kansas education funding suit, filed in 2010 by parents and four districts, may influence lawmakers and Gov. Brownback as they face projected budget gaps exceeding 715 million. A Shawnee County panel expects a ruling by year end, with potential Supreme Court review.
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Dole Institute founder discusses new Rockefeller bio
Richard Norton Smith, founding director of KU’s Dole Institute, discussed his biography On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller. The book draws on unseen documents and 200 interviews, exploring Rockefeller as a maverick who backed liberal causes while staying in the Republican Party and detailing Attica, Ludlow, and his life’s lasting traumas.
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GaDuGi Volunteers Aid Sex Assault Victims in Kansas
Kansas University senior Melody Wagler volunteers with GaDuGi SafeCenter to support victims of sexual violence across Douglas Franklin and Jefferson counties. The center offers 24 hour crisis services, advocacy during exams and police interviews, and free therapy for adults and children. Wagler describes on call weekends as demanding with hospital visit prompts and the need for discreet, compassionate support.
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Local United Way Spotlight on Volunteer Micki Chestnut
Micki Chestnut serves as communications director for the United Way of Douglas County, aiding outreach and highlighting volunteers and charities supported by the organization in occasional feature coverage.
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