Colyer Signs Budget Bill With Line Item Vetoes
Gov Jeff Colyer signed a spending bill that adds about 1 billion in new spending for 2018 2019 including 525 million for K 12 over five years and restores 1 million for colleges and universities He issued line item vetoes including a proviso to limit Medicaid eligibility changes He spoke at Pittsburg State Emporia State and Kansas State Universities and noted the state is getting back fiscal balance after tax policy reversals.
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Congress to vote on Farm Bill may upend Kansas rules
The U S House is set to consider a new Farm Bill including the Protect Interstate Commerce Act. It would bar state and local rules blocking the sale of farm products imported from states with looser standards, potentially affecting Kansas laws on crops, milk, and even pet animal imports. Critics led by humane groups warn the broadly written language could reach in state production and consumer choices. The issue traces to California egg standards and a dispute over interstate commerce powers, with supporters citing constitutional limits and opponents fearing reduced state regulatory authority.
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New Yorker barred from Kansas governor race ruling
Kansas state Objections Board ruled that a New York City resident cannot run for governor in Kansas despite unclear law. Andy Maskin filed to run in the GOP primary on May 8 with a $2,207 fee, facing objections from the state party.
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