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Legislature Has Their Work Cut Out For Them
Kansas lawmakers face a court mandated funding review after the state Supreme Court ruled education funding unconstitutional and set a July 1 deadline to reach an adequate level. Prominent figures including Bob Fluke and Rep. Blaine Finch weighed in on how to allocate any increases, emphasizing classroom impact and equity. Gov. Brownback and leaders said the Legislature must resolve funding distribution, with critics noting prior cuts while supporters promise timely action to improve student outcomes.
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Bob Fluke
Fluke
Franklin County
Republican Central Committee
Ottawa Middle School
Kansas Supreme Court
District Court
Caryn Tyson
Parker
Tyson
Blaine Finch
Ottawa
House
Senate
Finch
Statehouse
Jeff King
R-Independence
King
Kansas
Sam Brownback
Derek Schmidt
Susan Wagle
Richita
Ray Merrick
R-Stilwell
Brownback
Wagle
Mer
Paul Davis
Davis
Johnson County
Johnson City
Kevin Jones
R-Wellsville