Wagle holds on to position as state Senate president
Susan Wagle, the Wichita Republican, defeated Ty Masterson 23 to 7 to retain the Senate presidency, signaling a move toward a more moderate chamber while pledging open debate and readiness to balance a looming budget shortfall of 350 million. Senate Democrats re elected Anthony Hensley and other leadership posts, underscoring a divided but stable leadership landscape.
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Brownback Congratulates New Leadership and Pledges Dialogue
Governor Sam Brownback met with Kansas Legislature leaders to discuss a more collegial session. He pledged an open door for dialogue while lawmakers noted ongoing budget and tax concerns and potential LLC tax changes.
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Governor taps Jordan to lead Kansas economic advisory council
Governor Sam Brownback appoints Nick Jordan as executive director of the Governor's Council on Economic Advisers and moves him from the tax revenue department. Jordan will depart December 12 to join the advisory body, to be replaced by Sam Williams, a Wichita leader tapped to revise state revenue estimates. Williams faces Senate confirmation.
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