The Lawrence school board votes to close two elementary schools. the state's highest court hears oral arguments in two abortion-related cases. and a new study says the rate of firearm deaths in Kansas is 24% higher than the national average, not because of homicides but because Kansans die by firearm suicides at a higher rate. Those stories and more. here.
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The Kansas Supreme Court reviews two abortion laws. Lawrence decides whether to close two elementary schools. the state will share in a $22 million settlement against a cryptocurrency-related financial service company. and the KU women's basketball team advances to the WNIT's "Fab Four.” Those stories and more. here.
The Kansas House approved an education budget plan that funds public schools without increasing special education spending.the Kansas Senate has advanced a bill reducing regulations on child care facilities. and the Kansas State Wildcats advanced to college basketball's "Elite Eight," after defeating Michigan State in the "Sweet 16" round of the tournament. Details on these stories and more are available here.
University of Kansas Provost Barbara Bichelmeyer provided information in an email on the search to find a new dean for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The new job