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PlacesTopeka, KansasGovernor Sam Brownback
I just signed Substitute for House Bill 2001 ensuring that Kansas schools remain open.
As I said when I called the special session, our focus was on making sure the Kansas Supreme Court did not close schools over 1 percent of the $4 Billion spent on education in Kansas.
I appreciate the hard work of legislators which began prior to the start of the session in a series of meetings. The effort to bring together legislators, educators and attorneys resulted in a bill supported... by all parties and a stipulation by plaintiff’s attorney that House Bill 2001 satisfies the equity portion of this litigation.
This bill passed the House and Senate with strong majorities, showing the legislature’s commitment to addressing the issue in a timely manner. I congratulate House Speaker Ray Merrick and Senate President Susan Wagle for an efficient and focused special session. I thank all the legislators who worked hard to protect our schools from the threat of closure, especially Representative Ron Ryckman, Jr., Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, and Senator Ty Masterson, Chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
Congratulations to Emporia, KS for having the best Main St. in the U.S.A http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-main-street/
Sending our deepest sympathies to the victims and all those affected by yesterday's attack in Orlando. Our prayers are with them and their families.
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is holding its Powwow this weekend and you can join them at Prairie Peoples Park in Mayetta. A great way to spend a Kansas weekend.
Kansas has great schools. We invest over $4 billion a year to operate them. It would be wrong to allow the courts to close them.
I am calling a special session to keep Kansas schools open, despite the Court’s threat to close them.
It is distressing that the Kansas Supreme Court has put the schools and legislature of Kansas in this position over less than 1 percent of school funding.
At Fort Riley marking the centennial of the Big Red One with Commanding General Grigsby. Our love for this division-America's first and most storied Army division-has never been greater.
The Court should not be playing politics with our children’s education. Kansas has great schools and they should remain open.
I will work with the Attorney General and Legislative leadership to respond aggressively and appropriately to any action taken by the Kansas Supreme Court to close our schools.
I support Attorney General Derek Schmidt's challenge to the Obama Administration's demands that local schools accept expansive Title IX changes to cover gender identity or lose federal funding for special education, school lunches, children of military service men and woman, and every other public school student.
This top-down reinterpretation of federal law rejects logic & prudence. #ksleg
It is unfortunate that the Kansas Supreme Court has put at risk the education of Kansas students by threatening to close schools on June 30. The court is engaging in political brinksmanship with this ruling, and the cost will be borne by our children.
We will carefully consider the implications of the Court's ruling and its disregard for the proper role of the Kansas legislature.
Great work by local and state-wide teams to address the needs of those affected by last night's tornado. We are getting another round of dangerous weather today. Be prepared.
Announced today the largest Kansas Highway Patrol recruit class in KHP history. Our troopers represent the best character of our state.
Great announcement from Cargill today that after researching other options they will continue their Wichita operations. Their reason for staying? The great people of Kansas. I couldn't agree more.
Signed the budget today protecting public safety, state hospitals, and K-12 funding.
All Kansas taxpayers should have a fair and impartial system of justice. Tax obligations should be contested before the Board of Tax Appeals and not by seeking special treatment through the legislative process. That's why I vetoed SB 280.