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Regents hear proposals to increase tuition

TOPEKA -- State universities generally asked for the lowest percentage tuition increases in several years Thursday.

TOPEKA - For a third and likely final time, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Friday vetoed a bill to let Hays-based Sunflower Electric Power Corp. build two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas.

Governor signs state pay plan overhaul

TOPEKA - Transportation workers in bright orange vests stood alongside state office staff, lawmakers and union representatives on the Statehouse steps Friday as the governor approved a new pay plan for 42,000 Kansans on the state's payroll.

Board launches search process for new KSU president

TOPEKA -- The state Board of Regents took its first step Thursday toward finding a replacement for retiring Kansas State University President Jon Wefald.

Parties praise new state pay plan

TOPEKA - A year-long, bi-partisan effort is about to conclude with a new pay plan for state employees whose wages, in some cases, have fallen far behind the marketplace average.

Board discusses concerns about students' financial literacy

TOPEKA -- State education leaders expressed concern Tuesday about whether Kansas students are learning enough in class about managing money.

Academy close to securing aid

TOPEKA -- Gifted high school students would receive a new option for developing their talents under legislation that's now poised to become law.

TV ads seek to woo visitors to Kansas

TOPEKA -- State and local officials hope to bolster tourism in Kansas this summer by drawing in budget-conscience visitors stung by rising gas prices.