Kansas community colleges seek 149.5 million for repairs
Eighteen of nineteen Kansas community colleges sent a 149.5 million repair and maintenance request to the Legislature. The tally adds to a 876.5 million backlog across higher education, with Gov Sebelius and lawmakers prioritizing a solution. Sheila Frahm notes some projects should have been done yesterday. A task force is to recommend actions, and Johnson County Community College is conducting its own study.
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AFP shifts focus to other measures after TABOR setback
Kansas AFP chapter pivots from TABOR failure to propose tax cuts and government reforms. Proposals include eliminating corporate taxes, requiring supermajorities for tax hikes, curbing state debt, restricting lobbyist funding, reviewing agency funding, confirming Supreme Court justices, and creating a state budget reserve.
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Sebelius backs tighter campaign finance disclosure in Kansas
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius urged more timely funding disclosures for groups running issue ads and phone voter outreach. She supports 48 hour contribution disclosure near elections and stronger identification for phone solicitations, citing Kansas lead in past ethics rules. Carlin named to biosciences authority board by Sebelius with Senate approval.
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Westar Energy Plans 345-kV Transmission Line
Westar Energy announced a plan to build a 345-kilovolt high capacity transmission line from northwest of Wichita to Hutchinson area and toward Salina at an estimated cost of 80 to 100 million dollars. The project aims to ease Kansas transmission congestion and improve plant efficiency with a two year construction timeline. The Kansas Corporation Commission has four months to rule and land easements will be sought from property owners.
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