Lawmakers cool on education secretary plan in Kansas
A Kansas House Education Committee heard a proposal to replace the elected 10 member State Board of Education with a governor appointed secretary of education. Supporters say tighter governor control over $2.6 billion in annual school aid and department operations could follow, while opponents worry about losing voter influence and classroom content decisions. Ballou argued for voter input and possible advisory board, while Loganbill cautioned against enlarging Legislature’s power over curriculum. The measure would require voter approval in November and would set the secretary’s term to end with Senate confirmation.
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State Board of Education
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John Ballou
Kansas
Department of Education
Ballou
Sue Storm
D-Overland Park
Judith Loganbill
Wichita
State of
Board of Education
Andy Tompkins
Salina
Board of Regents
State University System
Poll shifts as Bush Kerry race narrows in early 2004
The AP Ipsos poll shows Kerry leading Bush in a head to head matchup as Democrats unify behind Kerry and independents lean against Bush. Voters express pessimism about the economy and the president’s handling, with Kerry gaining ground during the nominating process.
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John Kerry
Bush
Charles Jones
Nbc-Tv
Ken Mehlman
Midwest
Jim Duffy
Ap-Ipsos
Removal: Residential streets on city's cleanup list
Haney noted the operation progressed despite winter weather with temperatures near freezing aiding melt. The crew completed work by 4 a.m. and will move to snow removal on other residential streets. Nine locations were cleared this period including Main Tecumseh Walnut Hickory Tecumseh First Second Fourth Fifth from various cross streets.
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Haney
Main Street
Tecumseh Street
Fifth Street
Walnut Street
Hickory Street
First Street
Second Street
Locust Street
Cedar Street
Fourth Street
Winter Snowfall Trends and Drought in East Central Kansas
Scientists report a decade of below average snowfall with annual totals typically 6 inches or less except for a few years. December 2000 brought heavy snow, amid a drying trend and ongoing drought. Farmers hope snow and spring rain will recharge soil moisture as Kansas enters a dry cycle.
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Keith Janssen
East Central Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station
Janssen
Ottawa Municipal Airport
Kansas
Knapp
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