Legislators clash over tax refunds and gambling bills
Legislators debate tax refunds for future years and funding cuts for social services and education. Gambling bills face stalling, with calls to permit slot machines at tracks. The fight over school district funding, Sunday liquor sales, and a stock dividend tax recoupling also shapes the session. Boeing bonds receive cross‑chamber support, totaling 500 million dollars for Wichita manufacturing.
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Kansas Senate avoids sex class clash in university policy move
A Senate backed proviso, now in a conference budget, would force Kansas universities to publish policies on sexually explicit material, harassment and pedophilia discussion in courses. House differed but kept the Senate language, awaiting Gov. Sebelius who previously vetoed a similar measure.
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Bill would borrow for state pension plans in Kansas
The Legislature considers a 750 million dollar bill to issue tax able revenue bonds to shore up KPERS assets and reduce benefit gaps. The measure includes retirement boosts for some lawmakers and retroactive regents plan contributions, with debate over investment risk and fairness for legislators.
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