Kansas panel debates tax reform and state finances
Kansas Governor Brownback and GOP lawmakers debated tax policy with budget officials projecting about 600 million in new annual revenue and a 134 million ending balance. Officials clashed over numbers while the council approved raises for 17,600 employees and authorized a 900 million borrowing to cover next year’s cash needs.
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Senate Bill 19 funding sparks school finance debate
Lawmakers pay King $15,000 for Supreme Court brief and $50,000 for counsel as they draft a new funding formula. Repe says the plan uses old research and ignores inflation, with at risk weighting and low overall funding. Rep. Rooker pushes phased in increases. Booker cites budget gaps. Denning warns of possible special session if the Court deems the formula unconstitutional. New law takes effect Saturday pending court review.
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Mixed wheat harvest in Kansas hit by virus and weather
Farmers report 12 to 18 percent moisture and below average test weights in many fields. Snow in April and recent hail storms caused damage while some crops recovered after bending. Yields vary 30 to 55 bushels per acre with several growers noting last year’s exceptional results. Harvest began mid June across Finney, Gray, and neighboring counties.
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