Ruckus : June 28, 2012

Latest from the Supremes, Kansas Board of Regents increasing tuition, All-Star cleanup, and what makes Kevin run!

TOPIC 1: LATEST FROM THE SUPREMES
Assuming that the U.S. Supreme Court renders its verdict in the “Affordable Care Act” case by taping time, we’ll discuss that first. Then, we’ll discuss the ruling in the Arizona Immigration case.

TOPIC 2: “K” STANDS FOR “KOSTLY.”
The Kansas Board of Regents is increasing tuition at all state four-year institutions of higher education. Also, the Regents will impose higher academic standards at Kansas University commencing in 2016. One member of the board said the enhanced academic requirements were not designed to keep students out, but to keep them in.

TOPIC 3: ALL-STAR CLEANUP
Kansas City is undertaking a “pothole blitz” as part of the clean-up, fix-up effort to impress visitors and the media during All-Star Game festivities. Estimated cost about 900-thousand dollars. It’s certainly understandable that the city would want Kansas City to make a good impression during this important event.

TOPIC 4: WHAT MAKES KEVIN RUN!
Although he faces no opposition either from within his own party in the August primary or from Democrats in November, 3rd District Kansas U.S. Representative Kevin Yoder is running harder than ever. That the observation from Steve Rose in one of his recent columns.

ROASTS AND TOASTS

Steve Rose sits in for Gwen this week.