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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 2000
Page
8
Partly cloudy skies and cooler conditions with southeasterly winds 6 to 12 mph. High near 45 degrees.
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Democrats anticipate a GOP push to pass budget cuts as the House opens debate on a bill altering the current state budget. The changes would trim about 61 million from general fund spending for fiscal 2000, with Gov. Graves proposing 67.4 million in cuts. Republicans argue timing and sequencing limit delays, while the final package will be shaped by House and Senate negotiators.
Education groups and officials urged Kansas lawmakers to raise state school funding by 121 million dollars to cover 304 districts. They pressed for a 50 per student boost for 2000-01 plus extra aid for special education, staff training, telecommunication, preschool and declining enrollment districts.
Supporters of Kansas transportation programs warn Gov. Graves budget plan to shift nearly 67 million general fund dollars from KDOT could set a lasting pattern. The governor cites other funding sources but critics fear future cuts despite KDOT already planed 12.9 billion for 10 years. Graves pegs cuts at 27 million in 2000 and 40 million in 2001, with no further reductions accepted.
A Johnson County legislator introduced a gun control bill in the House requiring firearms transported in a vehicle to be locked in a trunk or rear compartment. The proposal excludes rifles and aims to aid police when stopping cars. Opponents worry about self defense and livestock protection. Gov Graves names new Kansas State Historical Society executive committee members including former Gov Avery and Senators Salisbury and Wilk with terms.
A state panel led by Lt. Gov. Gary Sherrer will conduct seven days of hearings across the state reviewing five-minute proposals for highway construction. The Transportation System Enhancement Economic Development Review Panel, with nine members, will rate projects to be used in a formula ranking fees for new roads interchanges and bypasses, giving 20 percent to economic development potential.
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