Regents Seek 50 Million Kansas Higher Ed Funding Boost
The Kansas Board of Regents outlines in The Kansas Commitment a plan for about 50 million in added state funds next year. It includes 20 million for a 2.73 percent inflation rise, 15.75 million to restore deferred maintenance, and 14 million from state plus 7 million from universities to grow engineering and medical graduates. The plan also proposes Kan-Grow workforce ties and Kan-Help need based aid funded by state sales tax on university property, totaling roughly 10 million from taxes plus 6 million from athletics.
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Tea party reshapes GOP and haunts Democrats in 2010
Charles Krauthammer argues the tea party has merged with the Republican Party, boosting turnout and nominating strong candidates like Rubio, Toomey, Miller, and Lee. He notes Democratic fears of a tea party takeover are overstated, with public sentiment favoring limited government and tax cuts.
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Higher education power grab sparks nationwide debate
Cal Thomas argues that the Obama era push to regulate college curricula and accrediting could place private colleges under state control. He cites DOE notices, letters from Armstrong and lawmakers, and warns of politicization, academic freedom loss, and burdens on campuses. He urges broader opposition from leaders and editors to defend teaching independent thinking.
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Public Forum praises Southern hospitality at Hattiesburg visit
Nancy Miles of Lawrence commends the warm reception by fans and locals during a Jayhawks football weekend in Hattiesburg Mississippi. She recounts friendly welcomes on campus and afterward at a sports grill and urges KU supporters to extend the same hospitality when visiting Lawrence. Rock Chalk.
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