Commission proposes halving presidential primaries and shorter nominating period
A bipartisan commission led by Melvin Laird and Adlai Stevenson III urges reducing primaries to 16, regional scheduling, and allowing delegates to exercise independent judgment at conventions. It calls for increased influence of elected officials and party leaders, and ending binding rules to primary results.
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Senate curbs Kansas school aid with tight budget limits
Senate budget committee approved a one-year public school finance plan in Topeka despite education groups objections. The bill caps district spending increases at 5 to 10 percent to equalize funding, with poorer districts gaining from the cap. Education groups urged at least 7 percent. The measure moves to the Senate for debate.
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