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Burroughs says new school finance block grant law fails to comply with court order

House Minority Leader Tom Burroughs, D-33rd Dist., today said the new school finance block grant law fails to comply with a court order on funding the schools. He made his remarks as the school districts that are fighting for more funding filed a court challenge today to the new block grant funding law. Gov. Sam … Continue reading “Burroughs says new school finance block grant law fails to comply with court order”

KCK schools take neutral position on new school finance plan; still support old formula, official says

Audience hears KCK schools, UG positions on legislation by Mary Rupert The Kansas City, Kan., Public School district has taken a neutral position on a new school finance bill that was proposed today in the Kansas Senate, according to a district official. The district still supports the old school finance formula that is not being … Continue reading “KCK schools take neutral position on new school finance plan; still support old formula, official says”

Legislative update from Rep. Pam Curtis, D-32nd Dist.

The next two weeks will be extremely busy as we work bills prior to what is referred to as “Drop Dead Day” on April 3. No bills will be considered after this date except bills vetoed by the governor, Omnibus Appropriations Act and Omnibus Reconciliations spending limit bill. Last Wednesday was the last day to … Continue reading “Legislative update from Rep. Pam Curtis, D-32nd Dist.”