State to receive 377 million for highway projects
Kansas plans to allot 280 million of federal stimulus to highway and transit initiatives with a broad list of eligible projects. Two Douglas County proposals include 10 million for an interchange at the South Lawrence Trafficway and Bob Billings Parkway and 100 million to add two lanes to six miles of Kansas Highway 10 east of Lawrence. Transportation officials, led by Deb Miller, aim to announce selected projects within a week and set a November 1 completion deadline to spend the funds within one year.
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Douglas County
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Bob Billings
Lawrence
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Kansas City
Wichita
Deb Miller
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Lawmakers wary on federal stimulus funds for Kansas budget
Senate Leader Anthony Hensley warns the 2010 budget remains fragile amid a 4200 million shortfall and a potential 1 billion gap next year. Gov Sebelius faces a 32 million school aid cut this year while Posny expects about 500 million annual federal aid for schools. Maintenance of effort questions loom as KHA projects 450 million Medicaid aid and KDOT 317 to 401 million for transportation.
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Kansas Senate to Debate Smoking Ban
Topeka AP reports the Kansas Senate leader says a statewide smoking ban bill has good odds of Senate approval. The proposal would bar smoking in most public places including bars and restaurants as well as workplaces and government buildings. Debate in the Senate is set.
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Kansas Senate Leader Sees Smoking Ban Likely to Pass
Senate President Steve Morris predicts the measure will pass if amendments are limited, sending the bill to the Kansas House amid uncertain prospects. This marks the third House consideration of a statewide smoking ban as opponents urge local handling and 23 states already require smoke-free public spaces and workplaces.
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Kansas House
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