Senate weighs expanded gambling in Kansas proposals
A Kansas Senate panel opened two days of testimony on eight gambling bills. Plans include a Wyandotte County River Falls Casino with hotels, restaurants, and a convention space. Proposals would allow video lottery at Lottery retailers and slot machines at racetracks, aiming to raise at least $60 million in the coming fiscal year. Governors and industry advocates voice support, while opponents participate in the subcommittee review.
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Sebelius signals no broad tax hike to tackle Kansas shortfall
Governor Kathleen Sebelius said Kansas may avoid a general tax increase as she tours the state to address a projected 700 million shortfall. She urged consideration of revenue enhancements such as taxing Internet and catalog sales and warned against across the board tax hikes while stressing no cuts to education.
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Tentative accord on hospital sale reached with A G
Health Midwest negotiates with Kansas Attorney General in a potential settlement over the 1.13 billion sale to HCA Inc. The proposal would establish a Kansas charity with at least 20 percent of net proceeds, create a diverse board, and guide director selection with input from state leaders and Missouri officials.
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Legislature Highlights From Kansas Session Day Forty Nine
The House granted first round approval to a bill regulating abortion clinics after rejecting amendments from abortion rights supporters. The Senate tentatively approved a bill favoring treatment over prison for nonviolent drug offenders, as hearings opened on expanded legal gambling. The 59th calendar day of the 90 day session featured these actions.
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