Education bill would raise local property taxes statewide
D Topeka lawmakers spar over education funding as the bill would lift spending by 116.2 million for the next year with potential 11 million more if revenue improves. It would let districts raise property taxes up to 27 percent of operating budgets next year, rising to 30 percent by 2007 08 and allow 17 high value districts an extra 5 percent. Critics say a court directive to fund based on actual costs is ignored and rural districts suffer while oversight is expanded through a new commission and audits. Republicans warn final budget depends on late spring appropriations.
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D-Topeka
Hensley
Sen
Janis Lee
D-Kensington
Hensely
Department of Education
Senate
Jean Schodorf
Richita
John Veatil
R-Leawood
Ralph Ostmeyer
Grinnell
Ostmeyer
KAN-ED Funding Shift Debated in Kansas Legislature
Lawmakers discuss phasing KAN-ED funding from universal service funds toward the state general fund by 2009. Senators express unease about future cuts but back a high priority status, while House members approve a plan to reduce universal funds and raise self funding through fees grants and partnerships. Hal Gardner says next year could test feasibility as “we’re buying time.”
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Lon
Universal Service Fund
Kan-Ed
State General Fund
Brownlee
Roger Reitz
Manhattan
Reitz
Laura Kelly
D-Topeka
Jay Emler
R-Lindsborg
Senate
Commerce Panel
Emler
House
KANED
Hal Gardner
Kansas Voters Face Gay Marriage Amendment Debate
The article discusses how some oppose gay marriage on religious grounds while others argue state denial of marriage rights is unconstitutional. Feuerborn cites faith and upbringing while attorney Pedro Trigonegaray labels the amendment bigoted and unconstitutional. Iriganegaray stresses cost, equality, and the need for education and social welfare over restricting marriage rights. Missouri and 12 other states approved similar amendments with high support.
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Feuerborn
Kansas Public Employees Retirement Plan
Pedro Trigonegaray
Topeka
Kansas
Missouri
Abortion Clinic Regulation Sees Senate Bipartisan Support
Kansans for Life cheered a 27 12 Senate vote approving a bill to license abortion clinics and set health and safety standards. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius indicated she would likely veto. supporters say a veto override by lawmakers appears likely, while critics say the measure burdens clinics and targets abortion services.
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Topeka
Senate
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
Nicole Corcoran
House
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Health Department
Kansans For Life
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Aventis
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Midland
Ottawa
Midland Hospice Care
Jodee You
W. 31St St
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GMC
Iowa
Lawrence
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