Lukewarm reception as Finney delivers State of the State
Governor Joan Finney faced a tepid reaction from GOP lawmakers and tempered praise from Democratic leaders after a 28 minute State of the State address. Republicans said the speech lacked specifics and bold proposals while indicating a cautious path for Kansas work on higher funding and referendums.
Budget aims to ease SRS funding problems in Kansas
Gov. Joan Finney delivered a state of the state message noting a $70 million federal Medicaid funding loss and proposing a $1.36 billion budget for 1995. The plan shifts $70 million from reserves, adds over $30 million for nursing homes and mental retardation facilities, and seeks waivers to bolster families. KanWork funding rises by 3.3 million amid calls for welfare reform.
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Kansas Governor Finney highlights state agenda in address
In excerpts from Gov. Joan Finney's State of the State speech to a joint Legislature session in Topeka she thanks Kansans for leadership, urges action on income, school finance, and higher education reforms, and discusses taxes. She states opposition to the death penalty while signaling potential changes to related laws and maintains support for the Hard 40 provision. لها
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