Kansas Legislature seeks 20 percent budget increase
Kansas lawmakers press for a 3.3 million rise to 19.7 million for the fiscal year. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' proposal includes a computer strategic plan with video control rooms, virtual committees, and a Wichita data backup center. Speaker Melvin Neufeld says the request will be scrutinized and considered alongside a 5 percent cap proposed by House Republicans.
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Revenue shortfall signals caution before 2008 session
Kansas revenue officials warned before the 2008 legislative session after December collections fell 33.3 million short of the 571 million expected. The Kansas Legislative Research Department report urged caution in reading a single month’s results, while Senate President Steve Morris called the news not particularly good. The drop erased the surplus built since July 1.
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KU plan to ease pharmacist shortage gains U.S. support
U.S. Rep. Moran visits KU to back expansion of the School of Pharmacy as Kansas faces growing pharmacist shortages. The plan seeks state funds to add Pharm.D students and new Wichita and Lawrence facilities, with Gov Sebelius endorsing the budget. Stavings of demand exceed current capacity. space limits threaten accreditation. Moran vows to write letters to lawmakers if the plan is deemed appropriate.
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Resorts and tracks plan gambling expansion with 130 staff
Executive Director Stephen Martino told the Senate committee that four resort casinos and two race tracks with slot machines are planned for the future. By the time all gambling venues operate later this year for tracks and about two years for casinos, staff will reach about 130, up from roughly 40 currently.
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