Kansas' four-year higher education institutions seek state investment in scholarships, while two-year colleges request funding to expand academic programs.
The president of the Kansas Board of Regents believes greater investment of state tax dollars in need-based scholarships could play a key role in placing a university education within reach of more students.
The Russell County 4-H Development Fund is a non-profit organization whose mission is to secure funds from private and public sources in order to support 4-H programs, members and alumni.