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Kansas champions of administrative reform at public universities offer concessions to calm skeptics
The Republican majority leader of the Kansas House and the governor’s chief of staff worked Thursday to resolve objections to a bill designed to make the state’s three largest public universities more financially efficient by removing layers of administrative red tape.
Kansas champions of administrative reform at public universities offer concessions to calm skeptics
The Republican majority leader of the Kansas House and the governor’s chief of staff worked Thursday to resolve objections to a bill designed to make the state’s three largest public universities more financially efficient by removing layers of administrative red tape.
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Panelists to speak about the constitutional amendments on Kansans’ ballots
A nonpartisan panel will aim to educate voters about two constitutional amendments that would “shift the balance of power in the state” if they pass in the Nov. 8 election, according to an event flyer.
Lawrence school board to hear report on support, outcomes for marginalized students
The Lawrence school board on Monday will hear a report on the district’s initiatives to support marginalized students and the outcomes of those efforts.
Medical marijuana advocates press legislators to change law over objections by Kansas police
Dozens of concerned doctors, nurses and citizens on Wednesday urged Kansas legislators to speed up the process of legalizing medical marijuana.
Kansas voters with disabilities blocked by restrictive legislation, voting rights advocates say
Kansas voting rights advocates say legislation passed over the past two years hurts disabled voters and voters of color in Kansas, diminishing their ability to cast ballots in the November election.
Some Kansas teachers say a ban on surveys is putting some classroom lessons on hold
A new law requiring Kansas schools to get parental permission before surveying students’ personal attitudes or beliefs has put lessons on hold in many schools.
Trio of Kansas Supreme Court justices up for retention defend independent judiciary
Kansas Supreme Court Justice Melissa Taylor Standridge said the legislative and executive branches of government were distinct from the judicial branch because judges and justices were required to cast aside personal politics when making decisions.
Women discuss constitutional amendment, abortion rights in Thursday campaign push
Women gathered at the Watkins Museum of History on Thursday in Lawrence to discuss the November election, holding repurposed “Vote No” signs from the August abortion campaign and wearing “pro-Roe” bling.
Kansas council asks Board of Education to urge removal of offensive mascots, branding
Haskell freshman Georgia Blackwood said Indigenous-themed imagery and branding presented in the form of school mascots made her feel non-Native Americans were intent on treating her culture with disrespect.
A Kansas lawmaker says this foster care contractor has made too many mistakes to continue
State Sen. Molly Baumgardner called on the Department for Children and Families on Tuesday to stop placing kids with one of its contractors and to claw back $12 million in tax dollars following several high-profile mistakes.
Lawrence school board braces to stand against ‘efforts to dismantle public education’
The Kansas Legislature likes to emphasize local control — right up until it doesn’t, Lawrence school board members agreed Monday.
Poll: 72% of Kansans back Medicaid reform stalled by GOP legislators since 2017
A majority of Kansans across the political spectrum endorse expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in a statewide survey that also indicated nine in 10 registered voters believe a candidate’s position on health care influenced votes at the polls.
Lawrence school board to get an earlier start on legislative priorities
The Lawrence school board on Monday will begin discussing the district’s legislative priorities earlier than usual.
Schmidt eager to alter selection of Kansas Supreme Court justices; Kelly prefers status quo
GOP gubernatorial candidate Derek Schmidt is eager to alter selection of Kansas Supreme Court justices; incumbent Gov. Laura Kelly prefers the status quo; and the Kansas attorney general candidates are split on direct election of justices.
November election to decide Kansas Supreme Court climate, constitutional amendments
In November, six of Kansas’ seven Supreme Court judges are up for retention votes, and two constitutional amendments will be decided.
Kansas Democrats float proposal to lower property taxes by reviving dormant fund
A three-part proposal to reduce property taxes could save Kansas homeowners millions, Democratic lawmakers said during a news conference Monday at the Statehouse.
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