State assures KPERS not in danger despite reduced payment
Kansas public employees retirement system officials told a legislative oversight panel that retirees and future retirees should not worry about pension benefits even after lawmakers eliminated a nearly 100 million due payment in 2016. KPERS manages accounts for about 305,000 members, including state, local and school employees. Inside, KPERS can now invest in companies with Sudan ties.
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Alan Conroy
Kansas Public Employees _ Retirement System
Legislative Oversight
Conroy
KPERS
KU dismisses two Title IX suits against university
A federal judge dismissed two Title IX lawsuits against the University of Kansas at the request of both sides. The cases were dismissed with prejudice after assurances they would bear their own costs and fees. The suits, filed in spring 2016, alleged KU mishandled reports of sexual assaults by a football player and involved rowing team members Daisy Tackett and Sarah McClure.
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University of Kansas
U.S. District Court
Thomas Marten
University
Daisy Tackett
Sarah McClure
Stop KobachPAC forms to oppose Kansas governor bid
A Wichita based Stop Kobach political action committee formed in August to stop Kris Kobach from becoming governor. Director Michael Hoheisel said the group is building a board and a website and has launched domain names opposing Kobach. Professor Bob Beatty notes the effort mirrors tactics seen in past presidential races.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kris Kobach
Kobach
Topeka Capital-Journal
Michael Hoheisel
PAC
Trump Jr to keynote fundraising event for Kobach in Kansas
Donald Trump Jr will be the keynote speaker at a fundraising event today for Kris Kobach, the Republican candidate for governor of Kansas. Trump, son of President Donald Trump, helped in the 2016 campaign and has faced scrutiny over possible ties to Russian officials.
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Kobach
Donald Trump Jr
Kansas
Kris Kobach
Trump
Donald Trump
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