Regents changes near final vote will restructuring Kansas higher education
The Kansas Senate considered a bill to abolish and reconstitute the Board of Regents with three commissions to govern the state universities, community colleges, and vocational schools under unified supervision. Funding concerns, totaling about 80 million dollars over four years, threaten passage, while the House has approved the funding plan and Gov. Graves supports enactment. The measure aims to coordinate higher education and curb costly competition, with a key vote pending in the Senate after conference committee approval.
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Road bill supporters trumpet job gains
Road bill supporters, led by Iowa native Mark Haines, argue the plan will create jobs as lawmakers near wrap up. Testing concrete samples on Interstate 70 near Topeka, Haines notes safer roads and ongoing work from Kansas 1989 highway program funding. The Legislature has approved a bill to create a broad transportation program allowing about $13 billion in spending.
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Ten Years On Transportation Program Sparks Debate
Kansas lawmakers clash on funding for a new transportation plan. Senators seek tax hikes and $990 million in bonds while House members favor diverting existing revenues. Proponents cite job gains from the 1989 eight year highway program and ripple effects on the economy. Skeptics include border gas station operators who fear cross state shifts.
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Diamond Skills set for Sunday at Garnett Legion Field
The Diamond Skills competition resumed Sunday at Legion Field and North Lake Park after a weather delay. Registration for ages 7-14 begins at 1 p.m. with events at 2 p.m. Winners in each class advance to a sectional May 15 at Garnett Legion Field and then a state event at Kaufman Stadium during a Royals game. Contact Mike Hermann or Helen Norman for details.
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Kansas approves meth bill to curb production
Topeka AP reports lawmakers reach compromise to deter meth makers as Kansas records a record number of labs seized. House Judiciary Chairman Mike O’Neal says penalties will be stricter and the state less friendly to meth production. KBI data show 206 labs seized by April 21.
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