Kansas GOP weighs smaller government push in Kansas
Kansas lawmakers react to Gov. Sam Brownback’s inaugural focus on efficiency and budget restructuring. With a $550 million revenue gap projected for the next year, leaders push for a permanent reduction of government footprint, efficiency gains, and consolidation while vowing no tax increases.
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Inauguration Sermon Marks Kansas Leader’s Faith Focus
Gov Sam Brownback and Kansas lawmakers embrace a strong Christian theme during the inauguration gaining prayers in the Old Supreme Court room and remarks linking faith to governance. Leaders urge civility integrity while debates on church state separation surface among legislators.
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