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Budget plans please Graves
Gov Bill Graves praised progress on the next fiscal year's state budget but warned of possible cuts if revenue forecasts decline. The House and Senate budgets exceed 8.65 billion in spending for 2001, with negotiations set next week to reach a compromise.
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Education bill gains Senate changes in omnibus reform
The Senate approved an amended education bill 35 to 5, adding a teacher mentoring option, a $1000 bonus for advanced federal standards, a state board directive on basic skills for third graders, up to 10 day suspensions, and expanded home rule powers for districts. Some supporters fear House review may derail passage.
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House passes agricultural loan bill with incentives
The House approved a compromise agricultural loan bill 118 to 4 to encourage banks to offer low interest production loans to farmers and ranchers. Banks would lower rates using state deposits, with the treasurer signing loans. Eligibility requires debts of at least 40 percent of assets. Governor Bill Graves weighs the pact.
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Senate approves Kansas racial profiling study bill
The Kansas Senate backs a Capitol Brief bill to study law enforcement traffic stops for possible racial, gender, or age bias. The governor and AG offices would oversee the project and pursue federal grants with findings due before the 2001 Legislature. Senator Ri ch, D Wichita, calls it an initial step.
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