A bill in the Kansas Legislature that would limit state tax credits for affordable housing projects would "severely hinder” the city’s housing goals, officials in Lawrence said. The Kansas House of Representatives recently adopted House Bill 2119, which would discontinue the state’s ...
President Donald Trump's order calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department has complex implications. The Republican president has argued the federal office hasn't improved student outcomes and is unnecessary in a country where states and local districts primarily control ...
Until recently, it was a little-known program to help Black and Latino students pursue business degrees. But in January, conservative strategist Christopher Rufo flagged the program known as The PhD Project in social media posts that caught the attention of Republican politicians. The program ...
TOPEKA — Rep. Blake Carpenter pitched a novel idea to lawmakers that he says could eliminate state property tax collections within eight years without cutting any services the state provides. In a nutshell, here’s how it works: The Legislature creates a board that is empowered to review ...
TOPEKA — The Kansas Senate on Tuesday approved a modified state budget, sending it back to the House so both chambers can agree on a shared plan. Senators slightly modified the House proposal, which is formally titled Senate Sub for Sub for House Bill 2007, during extensive debate Tuesday to ...
Kansas students are spending fewer days in school than they did decades ago, and the state’s top education leader wants that to change. Education Commissioner Randy Watson is urging districts to cancel breaks or extend the school year to make up for days that were canceled because of ...