Map splitting city goes to governor for congressional plan
Senate vote 22 to 17 sends redistricting map to governor affecting Lawrence Fort Riley and Junction City. Sen. Sandy Praeger says Lawrence will have two representatives, while Rep. Jim Ryun faces questions over Junction City. Governor’s signature needed to finalize amid absentee ballot deadline risks.
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House OKs transportation legislation in Kansas
The Kansas House approved a 64 to 57 vote on a compromise transportation bill to shore up the 1999 program. It raises 338 million over seven years with a 2 cent fuel tax hike and a five dollar registration increase, funds highway, airport and rail projects under a 10 year plan.
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How They Voted on Transportation Plan in Douglas County
Most members of the Douglas County delegation backed the transportation plan. Republican Tom Sloan of Lawrence and Ralph Tanner of Baldwin supported it, joined by Lawrence Democrats Barbara Ballard and Troy Findley. Rep. Lee Tafanelli, from Ozawkie, opposed the measure.
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Budget deal edges Kansas toward final adjournment?
The budget talks yielded a very minor outcome with no clear resolution on taxes. Senate leaders postponed until May 31, while both chambers pursued their own proposals amid ongoing negotiations and threats of deep cuts, including $329 per pupil in school aid.
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