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Brownback Wants Teacher Evaluations On Public Websites

A plan by Governor Sam Brownback to post teacher evaluations on public websites is drawing strong criticism from lawmakers in both parties.

Secretary of Agriculture Says KBA Board Shares Blame For Problems

A member of Governor Sam Brownback’s administration is blaming problems with the Kansas Bioscience Authority on the agency’s board of directors.

Exhibit Of “America’s Greatest Generation” Opens Kansas Day

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum will kick off their new exhibit Jan. 29 with a culminating event for Kansas’ 150th year of statehood.

Kansas Passenger Rail Expansion On Hold Over Funding Issues

The state transportation department says questions about funding have put a halt to plans to expand passenger rail service in Kansas.

Wichita’s Final Friday Gets New Look For New Year

Wichita’s Final Friday art gallery crawl this week will have a new look and feature the first monthly drawing for “Art Bucks” in attempt to spur local art sales.

Study Outlines Economic Impact of NBAF Lab

During the first 25 years of operation, the Manhattan facility could create more than 600 permanent jobs, paying more than a billion dollars in total wages.

KS Public Pension System Getting New Director

The director of the Kansas Legislature’s research staff is stepping down next month to become executive director of the state pension system for teachers and government workers.

Healthy School Awards Program Accepting Applications

The Health and Wellness Coalition of Wichita has started accepting applications for the healthy school awards program.

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College Presidents Have Problems With Obama's Message On Tuition

The president says he's putting colleges "on notice" about tuition hikes. College officials say the White House shouldn't be prescribing how schools cut costs.

Why Could Romney's Father Run For President If He Was Born In Mexico?

The answer: George Romney's parents were U.S. citizens, so at birth he also became a natural-born U.S. citizen. His son, Mitt Romney, brought up George Romney's birth during Thursday's Republican presidential debate to rebut the charge that he's "anti-immigrant."

Fitch Downgrades Credit Of 5 E.U. Countries, Including Spain, Italy

The move isn't as severe as the one taken earlier this month by S&P, because it leaves France's rating intact. The credit of Italy and Spain, however, was knocked down two notches.

Dengue Fever Cases Surge Worldwide

Dengue fever cases are soaring worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. They're also hitting closer to home. Two locally acquired cases were reported in Miami last year, and public health experts say we should expect more.

Study: 1 in 14 People Has Oral HPV Infection

Men were much more likely to have an oral HPV infection than women. And people who have had more sex partners and more frequent sex were more likely to be positive for HPV.

Pentagon's Spending On Key Injuries Isn't Being Tracked Well, Auditors Say

The Defense Department has spent close to $3 billion since 2007 to treat and study traumatic brain injuries and post traumatic stress disorder. But a federal investigation finds that it's difficult to figure out how the money's been spent.

Spokesman Rejects Report That Ron Paul 'Signed Off' On Racist Newsletters

The Washington Post reports that persons with "direct knowledge of Paul's business" say he was involved in the decision to publish racist messages in a newsletter bearing his name. A Paul campaign spokesman says that's not true.

Why A Fight To The Finish May Not Be A Bad Thing

Popular wisdom holds that a long and bitter primary election will hurt the eventual nominee come November. Drawn-out nomination races, the thinking goes, drain coffers and give rivals more time to gather ammunition. But many political analysts say a bruising primary can have certain advantages.

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