Tax hike plan draws cool reception in Kansas
Gov Mark Parkinson proposes a temporary one cent sales tax rise and a 55 cent per pack cigarette tax to address a 6 billion dollar budget crisis. He warns that without revenue, education, social services, universities and prisons face further cuts as House Republicans Chamber and AFP voice sharp criticism. Some Democrats and a few Republicans support examining targeted revenue while urging protections for education.
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Governor’s budget office saves 15000 by not printing books
The governor’s budget office reports a savings of 15000 dollars from not printing budget books, highlighting cost cutting in state operations. This figure underscores a shift toward digital dissemination of budget information.
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State sales tax rate faces Parkin backed increase proposal
Gov Mark Parkin advocates a sales tax rise to fund state programs. The proposal targets revenue gaps while arguing for broader tax fairness and reduced reliance on other funding. Opponents warn of higher costs for consumers and potential economic impact.
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Mark Parkinson
Applause interruptions shake Parkinsons State of State
The speech drew notable applause interruptions as Governor Parkinson outlined his tax increase proposal. The record notes the governor and his wife Stacy lived in a Lawrence mobile home while attending KU Law School, highlighting the modest beginnings. Fifty lawmakers reportedly applauded the tax plan.
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Kansas school districts ask court to reopen funding ruling
A coalition of 74 Kansas school districts filed with the state Supreme Court asking to reopen the 2006 funding ruling to test the constitutionality of current law and spending cuts affecting about 168,000 students. Attorneys said the state has defied its funding duties and legal decisions, while some officials expect the high court to dismiss and send the challenge to district court for trial on impact of cuts.
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Schools For Fair Funding
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House
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Stilwell
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Lawrence school board weighs four million budget gap
Lawrence school board seeks more information to cover a nearly four million shortfall in the 2010 11 budget as enrollment stays flat. A one student teacher ratio rise could save about one million dollars but would raise class sizes, especially in elementary grades. The board requests data on cost savings from boundary changes and reconfiguration and aims for final budget decisions in March.
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Frank Harwood
Mark Bradford
New York
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Kansas lawmakers push to outlaw K2 synthetic cannabis
Kansas legislators and law enforcement urged passage of House Bill 2411 to illegalize possession use sale and intent to sell K2 and similar synthetic cannabinoids. They cited rising high school use in Johnson County and safety concerns about intoxication and long term health risks.
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Kansas
Rob Olson
R-Olathe
Lawrence
Johnson County
Jeremy Morris
Johnson County Sheriff's
Chris Farkes
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