Kansas Faces Budget Gamble Over Tobacco Settlement Funds
The state weighs selling future tobacco settlement payments for a lump sum around 530 million dollars to cover two years of budget gaps. Advocates warn against dismantling the Children's Initiatives Fund while opponents argue for tax-based fixes and stronger tobacco control measures.
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