Kansas House approves 10 year $8.2 billion transportation plan
Kansas House passed an 86-38 vote approving a 10 year, $8.2 billion program of highway, bridge and transportation projects. The plan funds come from a mix of sources including a 1 percent sales tax, up to $1.7 billion in bonds, higher heavy truck fees and federal bonds programs. Governor Parkinson backs it as economic development and job creator for Kansas.
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Kansas approves 1 cent sales tax hike despite GOP opposition
The House approved a 64 61 vote around 2 a.m. Tuesday to raise the state sales tax from 5.3 to 6.3 cents per dollar for three years, then to 5.7 cents on July 1, 2013 with four tenths of a cent for highways. The measure followed a bipartisan coalition over Republican objections, with leaders and business groups warning of harm to the economy. Education advocates praised the move, noting potential relief from further cuts to Kansas schools. Legislators will reconvene May 28 for a ceremonial end of session.
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Lawrence
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D-Lawrence
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Baldwin City
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Ann Mah
Topeka
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Ozawkie
Senate
Lawmakers approve nursing home bed tax plan
Kansas lawmakers back a bed tax on nursing home beds to draw 56 million dollars in Medicaid funds. The House approved the bill 86 to 33 and sent it to Governor Parkinson, who is expected to sign as funds offset prior budget cuts and benefit nursing homes.
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Kansas
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Kansas approves primary seat belt law despite nine year fight
Lawmakers send a bill making failure to wear a seat belt a primary offense with a $5 fine in year one and $10 in year two. Kansas expects about $10 million in federal transportation funds and officials say the measure saves lives. The package also approves texting while driving restrictions with limited exemptions and DUI interlock requirements.
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Kansas
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