Redistricting Debate in Kansas Tests Politicians’ Diplomacy
Editorial urges lawmakers to redraw Kansas legislative districts without self serving gains. It discusses Lawrence and Wyandotte County, population shifts, and options to avoid splitting cities or unified governments while prioritizing constituents. The piece calls for careful, community driven lines that reflect shared interests.
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Kansas
Todd Tiahrt
Wichita
Jerry Moran
Hays
Jim Ryan
Lawrence
Dennis Moore
Moore
Moran
Ryan
Wyandotte County
Kansas City
Fort Leavenworth
Fort Riley
Kansas State University
University of Kansas
Kansas University
KU Medical Center
Franklin County
Fall sports tab lacks Ottawa High School boys soccer
Reader letters from Kelley Hawkins urge Ottawa Herald to praise Ottawa High School boys soccer despite undefeated 26 game league streak. She cites coverage gaps against larger schools and AP items, urging local team recognition. Coleen Shepard adds note about 14 years volunteering at the Ottawa Senior Center delivering meals and finding value in helping homebound friends.
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Ottawa Herald
Ottawa High School
OHL
Herald
Ottawa
Ben Gay
Ohio
Associated Press
Baldwin City
Big 12
Baldwin
Franklin County
Glen Cahill
Tim Mitchell
Kelley Hawkins
Coleen Shepard
Salina Central upgrades reflect cautious civic choice
A returning student praised Salina Central High School while a crowd observed the ongoing remodel funded by a $98.9 million bond issue. The project overhauls boilers, chillers, wires, and lighting, consolidates elementary schools, and adds a new middle school, aiming for energy efficiency amid tight operating budgets.
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Salina Central High School
Stan Vaughn
Central High
Central
Salina
Oakdale
Beancounters ignore value of Kansas teachers pay plan
The State Department of Education seeks a three year 690 million plan to raise Kansas teachers' salaries to the national average, argued for by parents and legislators and criticized by those focusing on dollars rather than education. Dr. Jim Haas of Webster University KC endorses a thoughtful, bottom line focus on student learning.
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State Department of Education
Kansas
Education Week
State Department
U.S
France
America
Jim Haas
Webster University
Kansas City
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