Senate Rejects Little Casino Bill In Kansas
Senators voted 17 against and 22 against a proposal to authorize casinos and up to 5500 slot machines at dog and horse tracks across Wyandotte County and southeast Kansas. The bill would have guaranteed 24 to 39 percent of gross revenues to the state. Locally, developers could only begin after contracts with the Kansas Lottery and possible voter approval in communities like Dodge City Junction City and Wichita.
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Senate limits courts power amid Kansas funding clash
In Topeka AP report, the Senate passes a constitutional amendment claiming legislative control of state funds. The 30-9 vote moves the proposal toward a ballot question with an August or September vote, bypassing the governor if approved by the House and voters.
Rural lawmakers wary of school district consolidation push
Topeka reports a House school finance bill sparks rural anxiety over state board powered district realignments by July 1 2007. Rep Light calls it a device to sidestep tough decisions while Rep ONeal argues it trims costs. Conflicted views cite possible consolidation and funding impacts amid a special session.
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Kansas Legislature Highlights in 20th Special Session
Friday actions show the House blocking an $11.4 million school finance plan 92 to 30 and the Senate rejecting casino and slot machine legislation 22 to 17. A 30 to 9 constitutional amendment passed to limit state funds to the Legislature, while the House approved 98 to 24 a measure funding life insurance for combat zone Kansas National Guard members. The session marks only the third 20th special session in state history, with notes on past two-governor calls.
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