Gov Brownback pledges no new taxes and modest cuts
Gov. Sam Brownback said he is not considering new tax increases or large spending cuts to balance Kansas’ budget after tax collections underperformed. He offered few specifics on short term fiscal fixes while acknowledging a 4.7 percent revenue shortfall of about 67 million and shrinking cash reserves.
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Haskell open 75 seat classroom amid federal red tape
Haskell Indian Nations University readies a 75 seat lecture room in Parker Hall after three years of grant funded renovation. President Venida Chenault aims at more autonomy for the federally run four year school while the Board of Regents weighs efficiency options.
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KU program reports 88 percent retention in first fall
The International Academic Accelerator Program at Kansas University kept 50 of 57 international students from last fall by its fall retention rate of 88 percent. Seven did not return due to academic issues or personal reasons. Amy Neufeld notes ongoing development of an early alert system and weekly monitoring to address attendance and assignment problems. New enrollee targets were not met this fall.
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