Conservatives target four Kansas Supreme Court justices
Kansans for Fair Courts and conservative groups push to retain one justice while ousting four of five on the Kansas Supreme Court. They cite past school funding decisions and death penalty rulings, with broader fights over how justices are selected and governor control. GOP officials deny funding the campaign, though the Kansas Republican Party endorsed removing the four.
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KU staff letters detail Tackett assault report and IOA findings
Letters from KU staff in March discuss Tackett report of rape and IOA findings that a man engaged in non-consensual sex. KU expelled him, placed a transcript notation, banned campus for 10 years, and issued a no-contact order. McClure sues KU alleging Title IX failures. Tackett and parents accuse KU of consumer protection violations in housing.
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White House letter lifts fifth graders and teacher
McNorton, a McKinley elementary teacher, recalls a summer reply from President Obama praising youth leaders and urging ongoing engagement. The note inspires her class as students hear of America’s progress and the work still needed, framed by the president’s words about young doers and change-makers.
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Kansas Can budget debate centers on classroom spending
Peter Hancock notes a clash over funding definitions as Kansas seeks a new finance formula. McNiece emphasizes that virtually all funds touch the classroom, urging a broader view of instructional spending while acknowledging federal definitions govern national comparisons and political debates.
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