Kansas higher education takes $66 million hit in new budget plan
The editorial criticizes Kansas lawmakers for a 1.5 percent cut to higher education over two years, funded by tax relief and other cuts. It argues the move will raise tuition, narrow services, and deter faculty, signaling a brain drain. Governor Brownback may approve despite opposition. Critics urge targeted reforms rather than broad cuts.
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Lessons Kansas freshmen learned from a long 99 day session
Kansas freshman lawmakers are home after a 99 day session that stretched beyond the expected 80 days. The 2013 session featured record turnover, complex battles over a 0.6 percent sales tax expiring, and a $104 million spending gap compared to Gov. Brownback’s proposal. Lawmakers will face budget cuts and agency implications as bookkeepers adjust across state government, spurred by sine die on June 20. Martin Hawver notes the process continues after adjournment as letters to contributors loom.
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Suburban Poverty Surges as New Face of Hardship
Jim Hightower discusses rising suburban poverty in America a trend backed by Brookings experts Knee bone and Berube. The piece notes 16.4 million suburban poor by 2011, 3 million more than in core cities, with 50 million near poor and 5 ignored by stagnating middle class wages.
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