Education groups blast Hayden budget in Kansas
A coalition of Kansas school associations denounces Gov. Mike Hayden’s proposed budget as a hit to property taxpayers and a retreat from educational quality. They warn of draconian cuts or major tax increases unless new funding sources are found, citing insufficient state aid and reliance on Proposition 13 style tax caps.
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Topeka
Mike Hayden
Kansas
Hayden
Kansas Association of School Boards
Kansas National Education Assn
United School Administrators of Kansas
Lawrence
Ken Fisher
Lawrence Public Schools
Fisher
California
Schools For Quality Education
Schools For Equalization of Education
Big Wichita
Shawnee Mission
Blue Valley
Tax relief funds move forward in Kansas Senate panel
The Senate Ways and Means Committee endorsed a 7.2 million dollar supplemental for residential circuit breakers and approved 376 thousand for 19 new Tax Appeals Board positions. The bill also funds Sheridan Coliseum renovation at Fort Hays State University and 100 thousand for KOOD public television expansion. BOB CORKINS outlined four revenue options including accelerated taxes, electronic funds transfers for large businesses, a mail order sales tax, and a one year surtax for reappraisal savings.
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Topeka
Senate Ways and Means Committee
Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry
State Board of Tax Appeals
State Finance Council
Sheridan Coliseum
Fort Hays State University
Bob Corkins
KCCI
Department of Revenue
Kansas
U.S
Congress
Corkins
Welfare recipients to get notice of cut in Kansas
Secretary Winston Barton told senators that General Assistance will be cut and notices mailed next week announcing elimination of the state funded program on Feb. 1. The move follows a $34 million budget shortfall in the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services and a prior MediKan elimination. The board approved $9 per person per month cuts to General Assistance and to the state share of Aid to Families with Dependent Children, with two thirds of the budget federally mandated. Public hearing set for Jan. 29 and board meeting Jan. 30. Barton noted the budget is $953 million and Gov Hayden proposes an $18 million increase. General Assistance funds cash grants for adults 21 to 65 unable to find work.
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Topeka
Winston Barton
Secretary of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
State Rules and Regulations Board
Rules and Regulations Board
Barton
Senate
SRS
Mike Hayden
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