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Ottawa Herald in Ottawa, Kansas

02 Feb 2016

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Ottawa Herald

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Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 2016

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4

Kansas lawmaker per diem rise boosts costs and raises questions

Editorial notes an automatic 8.5 percent per diem increase for Kansas lawmakers, lifting daily rate from 129 to 140 while session length and salaries also shape pay. It contrasts state, city, and county pay, urges study of disparities, and suggests a unified session pay approach to curb extended terms for pay.

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Why is the legislative session so long anyway

The piece discusses why legislative sessions stretch long in Kansas, noting past 114 day sessions and the political leverage in final days. It explains proposed 90 day and 60 day limits, the role of budget and tax decisions, and potential workarounds like two thirds votes to extend. It cites insiders and the dynamic of leadership and timing in adjournment.

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Consolidation Will Reshape Ottawa High School District

Franklin County faces a potential HB 2504 realignment creating one countywide district from Ottawa Wellsville West Franklin and Central Heights with a single seven member board. Realigned districts may cut admin staff and central offices, affecting future school structure and governance.

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