Budget battles loom as Kansas lawmakers face cuts
Legislators confront a tight budget with widespread cuts proposed by Gov. Graves affecting education, transportation, social services, and higher education. House and Senate leaders warn of deficits, along with possible user fee hikes and targeted tax measures to stabilize the fund balance and avoid broad tax increases. The session will also tackle redistricting and homeland security policy as well as ongoing debates over Medic Aid costs and efficiency.
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Graves to deliver his final state of state address
Governor Graves previews a somber budget session as Kansas faces a $426 million revenue shortfall. He cites family lessons from daughter Katie and father William Graves to frame health care, in home therapy, and state services while defending 1990s tax cuts. He anticipates debate over new revenue options, including fees, expanded gambling, and taxes.
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Wheatland to discuss boards and sales tax timeline
Continued from Page Al and approval for fencing at Pee bles Complex and vehicles for the police department. Commissioners may appoint reps to the Building Board of Appeals, Mayor's Youth Council, and Plumbing Mechanical Board. A potential timeline to ask voters to reauthorize the city's half cent sales tax, expiring October 2005, will be discussed at the 1 pm Tuesday meeting at the Garden City Administrative Center, 301 N. Eighth St.
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