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Deanell Tacha one of two attorneys selected to mediate Kansas school finance lawsuit
The Associated Press
March 11, 2013
Attorneys involved in a Kansas school finance lawsuit on Monday announced they had picked the dean of Pepperdine University’s law school and a Topeka attorney to serve as mediators to settle the case. By The Associated Press
Mediation order for school finance case first of its kind in Kansas
By Peter Hancock
March 4, 2013
The school finance lawsuit represents the first time mediation has been used at the appellate level in Kansas. But the state Supreme Court may still have the final say. By Peter Hancock
Lawrence superintendent: No immediate impact on Lawrence schools expected from federal sequestration cuts
By Peter Hancock
February 26, 2013
Lawrence schools superintendent Rick Doll says the district probably has enough cash in reserve to absorb federal spending cuts through the end of this academic year. Thursday is the deadline for Congress and President Obama to reach an agreement to avoid sequestration that would slash federal spending. By Peter Hancock.
Plaintiffs file cross-appeal in school finance lawsuit
By Peter Hancock
February 22, 2013
Plaintiffs in the school finance case “Gannon vs. Kansas” say the district court should have ordered even more funding for Kansas schools. Lawyers expect the Kansas Supreme Court to take up the case this fall. By Peter Hancock.
Kansas attorney general files appeal of school funding ruling
Associated Press
February 1, 2013
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s office has filed its expected appeal of a ruling on school funding with the state Supreme Court.
GOP proposes amendment to end school funding lawsuit
John Hanna, Associated Press
January 31, 2013
Republican legislators in Kansas want to rewrite the education funding provision in the state constitution to end a pending lawsuit that threatens to force the state to boost spending on public schools.
Moody’s calls school finance ruling a negative credit factor for Kansas
By Peter Hancock
January 18, 2013
The credit rating company says last week’s court ruling, coupled with pressure from tax cuts, casts a negative cloud over the state’s financial future. By Peter Hancock
Court ruling casts shadow over governor’s State of the State address
By Peter Hancock
January 14, 2013
Last week’s court ruling in the school finance lawsuit could limit the options available to Gov. Sam Brownback and the Kansas Legislature. By Peter Hancock
Court: Kansas Legislature’s level of funding for schools unconstitutional
By Peter Hancock
02:56 p.m., January 11, 2013 Updated 07:58 p.m.
A three-judge panel has ruled that the current level of school funding in Kansas is unconstitutional and has ordered the legislature to add an estimated $442 million in base state aid per pupil. Attorney General Derek Schmidt has already filed a motion for appeal. By Peter Hancock
New House Education Committee chairwoman sees busy session ahead with finance, collective bargaining issues
By Peter Hancock
January 6, 2013
Rep. Kasha Kelley, R-Arkansas City, says school finance and collective bargaining will be among the issues the House Education Committee looks at in 2013. By Peter Hancock
Education at the top of all Kansas agendas in 2013
By Peter Hancock
January 1, 2013
Weighty decisions lie ahead for local schools, legislature, State Board of Education and the courts. By Peter Hancock
Brownback, senators refused to help Topeka school district in grant application for federal funds
By Scott Rothschild
02:02 p.m., December 5, 2012 Updated 03:51 p.m.
Gov. Sam Brownback refused to help the Topeka school district’s efforts to try to secure a $40 million, three-year federal education grant. By Scott Rothschild.
School finance ruling delayed until around New Year’s
By Peter Hancock
06:00 a.m., December 4, 2012 Updated 06:38 p.m.
The decision in the pending school finance case could have far-reaching implications for the upcoming legislative session. By Peter Hancock
School improvement costs estimated at $85.4 million
By Peter Hancock
November 26, 2012
Lawrence school board members are preparing to ask voters to approve a bond issue amid cloudy future for school funding. By Peter Hancock
In efficiency fight, school officials counter that cuts have already left deep wounds
By Peter Hancock
October 24, 2012
Governor’s task force searches for waste, but local officials say they’ve achieved efficiency and cuts have already taken a toll. By Peter Hancock.

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