Budget tax plans delayed as Senate approves tax hike
In Topeka the Senate approved a Sales and Income tax hike raising 126 million dollars while a separate measure would dedicate 71 million to state aid for local schools. House leaders paused a 157 million cut proposal, expecting joint talks to craft a compromise. Senate and House debate shifts toward conference committee as lawmakers weigh taxes against education and welfare cuts.
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Marvin Barkis
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Begina
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Blue Cross Bill Moves Toward Mutual Company Status
The Kansas House sent to Governor Finney a bill to let Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas become a mutual company with subscribers owning parts of it. It allows rate increases before Insurance Department review and requires coverage for preexisting conditions with a one year waiting period for recent diagnoses. House 99 26. Senate 39 0. effective Jan 1 if signed.
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Sheila Hochhauser
Manhattan
Bill Roy Jr
Commissioner of Insurance
Kerry Patrick
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