Budget panels back partial restoration of higher ed funds
Kansas budget committees vote to restore 75 percent of the $24 million cut from higher education in 2016, starting July 1, while the House favors half restoration. Debates note phased in funding versus immediate full restoration. 9 day wrap-up session to finalize bills follows.
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Wichita
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R-Topeka
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Brownback
University of Kansas
Lawrence
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Kansas State
Jeff Colyer
Officials say fixing school finance may be easier than thought
Kansas lawmakers were told the $80 million problem in the school finance bill can be fixed by correcting the funding distribution formula. Lawmakers consider a bill to adjust the formula, with court deadlines guiding the process. The Supreme Court may rule by June 30 on whether the funding is constitutional. Peter Hancock.
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Senate
Legislative Research Department
Kansas State Department of Education
Vicki Schmidt
R-Topeka
Ways and Means Committee
Melissa Rooker
Shawnee
Kansas Supreme Court
Derek Schmidt
Supreme Court
Kansas lawmakers clash over income tax cut bill in wrap session
Senate President Susan Wagle defends a bill to shield Kansas taxpayers from a federal tax law windfall by allowing state itemizing on federal standard deductions. House leader Don Hineman calls the measure flawed and says parts may be deleted as budget committees begin finalizing the state budget.
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Kansas
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Senate
Susan Wagle
Wichita
Don Hineman
Brighton
Wagle
Hineman
Agencies plan to reassemble study group on substance abuse
Douglas County agencies will reassemble a study group on substance abuse after 18 months to review data and guide interventions. Sandra Dixon of DCCCA will lead with Jason Hess and representatives from Bert Nash, Heartland Regional center, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Fire Medical and health department. County staff and schools will join.
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Sandra Dixon
DCCCA
Behavioral Health Services
Jason Hess
Heartland Regional Alcohol and Drug Assessment Center
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
Lawrence-Douglas County
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