Kansans split on tax policy and school funding amid poll
A Kansas voter poll finds 88 percent say Brownback tax policy hurts the economy while 64 percent want revocation of the tax plan. Eighty-five percent worry about K 12 funding as lawmakers craft a new school finance formula after a Supreme Court ruling. Duane Goossen calls voters dialed in and fired up for balanced budgets and restored funding.
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Lawmakers urged to fix Kansas budget gap
In January Governor Brownback pressed legislators to fix the state’s revenue gap. The House and Senate have not yet closed a roughly $280 million shortfall this year or a $1 billion gap through mid-2019. A March poll of 700 registered voters found a 4 point margin of error.
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Clinton urges Trump to scrap White House budget plan
Hillary Clinton spoke at the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security urging President Trump to tear up his proposed budget. She honored Colombian leaders who helped end war and advance women in peace, warning cuts to diplomacy would harm women and children and weaken U.S. security. A letter from 120 retired generals and admirals was cited against the cuts, underscoring bipartisan concern.
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Mural earns national honor for GCCC
Garden City Community College received a national award for its mural highlighting the college’s athletic history. Colin Lamb and Dan Heit led the project with support from interim athletic director Colin Lamb and dean of student services. They praised the teamwork and plan future initiatives after attending a convention with new ideas. Lamb emphasized broad representation of student athletes to showcase the college’s tradition. Josh Harbour.
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Amendment to Ban Elected Officials Scrutiny Withdrawn
KPERS moves to suspend an amendment that would place scrap metal transactions under tighter oversight including dealer registration fees seller photoing and a monitoring database. Senator Caryn Tyson paused regulatory action saying reforms would hurt small dealers and the AG’s office lacks a compliant database. The bill retains provisions limiting lawmakers from sweeping agency reserve accounts.
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Historic renamed Lake Scott State Park to Historic Lake Scott
Gov Sam Brownback signed legislation renaming Lake Scott State Park in Scott County to Historic Lake Scott. The measure passed the House 122 to 0 and the Senate 40 to 0. State officials will update signage over time.
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