Kansas approves budget despite GOP support and tax cuts
Senate and House pass the budget with no Democratic votes amid warnings of deficits. Critics call the Brownback tax cuts risky as Moody's downgrades state bonds and revenue slips widen. Lawmakers point to education funding and bioscience investment while promising further cuts and revenue measures.
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Kansas House blocks debate on wind energy mandate repeal
A 63-60 House vote ends debate on a bill to repeal a 20 percent renewable energy mandate by 2020 for utilities in Kansas. If enacted the 15 percent requirement would vanish in 2020. Supporters and opponents frame the issue as settled for the year with plans to press again next session.
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Some police records opened to public
Kansas legislators approved legislation to open some law enforcement records to the public. The House vote was 123 to 1 and the Senate earlier approved 40 to 1. The measure, backed by the Kansas Press Association, requires time to redact victim identities before release and now goes to Gov. Sam Brownback.
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Davis bids farewell to Kansas House
Kansas House Minority Leader Paul Davis of Lawrence delivered a farewell speech after 12 years in the chamber. He leaves to run for governor against Sam Brownback, saying next year he will work in the governor's office or his Lawrence law office. Davis thanked family, county delegation, staff, and leaders for their support during his tenures.
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