Governor links pension costs to Kansas school funding
Governor Sam Brownback and Republican lawmakers met with school officials to discuss funding for public schools and the Kansas Public Employee Retirement System. The 90 minute session focused on the finance formula and solvency of the pension fund, with Brownback urging consideration of total contributions, not only per pupil spending. He stressed schools must stay strong and retain teachers through an integrated funding approach balancing education and pension needs. Kansas spends over 3 billion annually on K 12 education plus 323 million to the retirement system for teachers and staff. Dale Dennis outlined details as deputy education commissioner.
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KU Senate tightens campaign spending at KU elections
Kansas University Student Senate approved caps on election spending setting a $1000 limit per coalition and $100 per write in candidate per cycle. The reform aims to widen access to the Student Senate which oversees over $20 million in annual student fees, as coalitions like the long dominant KUnited face new scrutiny amid debates on campaign funding.
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Suspect held on 5 million bond in Parsons murders
A 22 year old man jailed on a 5 million bond in connection with the killings of 29 year old Cami Umbarger and her three children in Parsons Kansas. Labette District Judge Robert Fleming gave prosecutors until Dec 10 to file charges. The suspect was arrested Tuesday in Independence after a large manhunt. The bodies were found Monday night in Parsons about 35 miles from Independence. Details on the deaths and victim relationship were not released. A cousin said Umbarger had dated him and he stalked her with threats.
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