Kansas Supreme Court funding opens door to new education aid
Kansas lawmakers and educators react to a court aligned funding law that directs about 194.6 million dollars this year and 98 million next year to 286 districts. The plan expands all day kindergarten and services for at risk and disabled students while boosting vocational training and online instruction opportunities. Governor Brownback and lawmakers face ongoing constitutional review as districts prepare to implement seven district pilots and new allocation formulas.
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Kansas tax revenues beat projections as tax cuts roll back
Kansas tax collections for the last fiscal year topped revised estimates at 5.82 billion, beating April projections and the prior year's 5.76 billion. Revenue officials credited wage growth and more filled jobs while noting a significant rollback of Brownback's income tax cuts.
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State settles Kansas Highway Patrol detention case
The state settled a five year old civil suit by motorist Peter Vasquez over a December 2011 stop in Wabaunsee County. Vasquez received 67129 dollars after challenging a search and detention he says violated his rights. He criticizes patrol accountability and calls for taxpayer scrutiny of trooper conduct.
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