Republicans Claim More Control Of State Senate
In Kansas the 1985 Senate clash over a rule to require a two thirds vote to bring bills out of committee sparked a partisan battle. Republicans argued the change preserves leadership control while Democrats warned it disenfranchises the minority and stifles debate. Senatorial leaders pressed for order and majority prerogative.
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State
Senate
Topeka, Kan
Republican Party
Bud Burke
R-Leawood
Mike Johnston
D-Parsons
Johnston
Richard Gannon
Dgoodland
Gannon
Bob Talkington
R-Iola
University Presidents Pleased With Carlin's Budget
Kansas and Kansas State university leaders welcomed Gov. Carlin's funding plan, praising a 6 percent faculty raise and a 1 percent retirement boost while noting missing items. They lauded construction funds for science buildings, renovation projects, and new centers at KU and KSU, and pledged to push Legislature for full Regent requests.
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Manhattan
Kan
Kansas
Kansas State
John Carlin
Carlin
Duane Acker
Acker
Keith Nitcher
Kansas Board of Regents
Nitcher and Acker
Regents
Nitcher
Weber Hall
Nichols Hall
College of Veterinary Medicine
Black America Still Loses Ground in 1984
The National Urban League says Black America faced continued economic decline in 1984 amid greater racial polarization. Unemployment for Blacks reached 16 percent, over double the white rate, with data showing rising female-headed households and many young, unmarried mothers. The report urges restoration of social programs, job training, and stronger private-sector hiring efforts.
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Washington
America
National Urban League
John E. Jacob
The
Urban League
Jacob
Jesse Jackson
Selfhelp
Legal Services Corp
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Acme Asad
Men's & Ladies Fashion
Misaei
Manhattan & Holbrook
Wilson
Ottawa, KS
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