Kansas lawmakers open session amid budget clash and tax cuts
Kansas legislators began the annual session facing a $267 million gap between revenue and spending as they push further income tax reductions. House Speaker Ray Merrick and Senate President Susan Wagle, both Brownback allies, signaled openness but stressed fiscal restraint. Brownback to unveil agenda and budget details this week.
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Topeka
Kansas
Ray Merrick
Stilwell
House
Susan Wagle
Wichita
Senate
GOP
Sam Brownback
Merrick
Wagle
Brownback
City closes bypass for three months for widening and signals
City crews set detour and warning signs as the U S Highway 50 83 400 bypass between Fulton Street and Kansas Avenue closes for three months. The project widens the bypass north and south of Schulman Avenue, adds turning lanes and a traffic signal, aiding Schulman Crossing development.
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Jose Barrera
Cillessen and Sons Inc
Wichita
Fulton Street
Kansas Avenue
Fulton
Campus Drive
Mestdagh
Jennie Barker Road
City seeks input on downtown master plan in public meeting
Garden City plans a public meeting at 6 p.m. on January 22 in the City Administration Center to gather input on a possible downtown master plan. City planner Roberto Becerril says four to five meetings are planned through May to discuss what to include and whether a master plan is needed.
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Garden City
Planning and Community Development Department
Eighth St
Roberto Becerril
Becorril
Becerril
Kansas Republicans push to put school funding in constitution
Conservative GOP leaders in Kansas say a constitutional amendment to limit court role in school funding may go to voters after a Shawnee County panel ordered at least 440 million dollars a year more for public schools. They discuss timing, possibly a special election, and vow swift action.
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Topeka
Kansas
Associated Press
Shawnee County
Senate
Jeff King
Judiciary Committee
Terry Bruce
Hutchinson
Kansas Supreme Court
GOP
Deci
Weather Today and Wednesday Forecast
Today a mostly sunny day with a high near 35 and a low around 19. Wednesday remains mostly sunny with a high near 48 and a low close to 21. Details on page A8.
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