Kansas Press Association visits statehouse in Topeka
Kansas lawmakers and press members from across the state gathered at the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka, including Rep. Blaine Finch and Sen. Caryn Tyson. Ottawa area officials host a Legislative Coffee at City Hall at 101 S. Hickory St. scheduled for 10 a.m. today.
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Moran to back DeVos as education secretary vote tightens
Kansas Senator Jerry Moran announced support for Betsy DeVos after meeting her and weighing concerns over a federally mandated voucher program and funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Moran emphasized local control and a fully funded IDEA, noting DeVos reassured him Kansas would avoid a federal voucher mandate. Kansas Senator Pat Roberts also endorsed DeVos, while opposition from AFT Kansas urged Moran to reconsider amid high constituent contact volumes.
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