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Kansas voters will decide whether to elect Supreme Court justices instead of having them appointed by the governor. Republicans support the change to shift the court rightward, citing issues like abortion and school funding, while Democrats and the current governor oppose it, warning of increased partisanship. A recent court ruling reinstating a mail ballot grace period and blocking a ban on gender-affirming care for minors has intensified the debate.

Kansas voters will decide whether to elect Supreme Court justices instead of having them appointed by the governor. Republicans aim to shift the court to the right by electing conservative justices, citing disputes over rulings on abortion, school funding, and other issues. Opponents, including Governor Laura Kelly, warn the change could increase partisan influence in the judiciary.

Kansas voters will decide on a constitutional amendment to elect Supreme Court justices instead of having them appointed by the governor. Republicans, including Senate President Ty Masterson, argue this shift is needed due to disagreements over rulings on issues like abortion, school funding, and gender-affirming care for minors. Opponents, including Governor Laura Kelly, warn the change could increase partisan influence and judicial independence concerns.

Kansas voters will decide on a constitutional amendment to elect Supreme Court justices instead of gubernatorial appointments. Republicans aim to shift the court rightward by electing conservative justices, citing disagreements over rulings on abortion, school funding, and gender-affirming care for minors. The measure faces opposition from Governor Laura Kelly, who warns it could politicize the judiciary.

Clarksville leaders are considering $3 million in school funding to address expenses from the city's continued growth. The city's budget may be finalized, but officials are preparing for future financial challenges linked to expansion.

Pennsylvania's 2026-2027 state budget allocates $11.8 billion for schools, including a $157 million increase for Philadelphia’s district amid declining enrollment. The budget addresses a court-ordered school funding reform with $565 million in adequacy funding, boosts basic and special education funding, and adds stipends for teacher training, though it falls short of the governor’s proposals for early childhood education and a school cellphone ban.

Parents, teachers, and students in Gaston County rallied for increased school funding, criticizing budget priorities that allocate more to law enforcement than education. The Gaston County Education Alliance highlighted the county's low funding compared to similar regions despite high student enrollment, while organizers warned of staffing challenges as educators leave for better pay.

Louisiana lawmakers must vote by 5 p.m. on a teacher pay proposal amid a legal challenge. A majority of educators oppose the governor's plan to reallocate $168 million from school funding to teacher stipends.

Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein outlined Democratic priorities for the next legislative session, including school funding and affordable housing, as the party aims to flip four Senate seats to secure a majority. Hesselbein criticized Republican leadership for a 'stranglehold' on the state legislature and addressed conflicts with Governor Tony Evers over a rejected tax cut and school funding deal.

Louisiana school leaders are confused about Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to shift $168 million from school operations to teacher stipends, particularly regarding which districts qualify for exemptions. The governor’s recent clarification that some districts may not need to provide the stipends if they already gave raises has left local officials without clear guidance on eligibility criteria.

California’s nonpartisan Superintendent of Public Instruction race features candidates like Richard Barrera, Nichelle M Henderson, and Frank Lara, who emphasize education funding, curriculum reforms, and union collaboration. The role, with a $150 billion budget for 6 million students, faces potential authority shifts to a governor-appointed board. Key issues include early childhood education, standardized testing, and school funding.